--- title: "Trains from Manchester to London | EveryRail" description: "Direct Avanti West Coast trains take about 2h15 to 2h45 from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, with several trains an hour." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/manchester-to-london/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[United Kingdom]()Manchester to London by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[United Kingdom]()Manchester to London by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Manchester to London by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in London]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Manchester to London by train Direct Avanti West Coast trains take about 2h15 to 2h45 from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, with several trains an hour. ![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]() Origin [Manchester]() Destination [London]() Country [United Kingdom]() The train from [Manchester]() to [London]() is direct and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. You leave from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive at London Euston. Avanti West Coast is the only company running direct trains on this pair, with several an hour. The cheapest tickets are Advance fares, so book as early as your plans allow. ## Board at Manchester Piccadilly Manchester Piccadilly is the main station, on the south-east side of the city centre. The Metrolink tram stop is under the station, so trams from the city centre arrive right at the building. Trains to London Euston show on the departure board with Avanti West Coast as the operator. If you are staying in the centre, a tram or a taxi is easiest with luggage. Manchester has other stations, so check your ticket. It says Manchester Piccadilly, and the platform is shown on the board shortly before departure. ## Trains leave several times an hour Avanti runs several trains an hour to London Euston. Some go via Stoke-on-Trent and others via Crewe. They take different times, so check the arrival time and not only the departure. Sunday and public holiday timetables differ, so look at your date before you plan. If you must reach London for a flight, a show or a meeting, take an earlier train and leave an hour spare. ## Pick the right ticket An Advance ticket is the cheapest. It is for one named train, and you buy it ahead. An Off-Peak ticket allows travel outside the busiest times, and an Anytime ticket works on any train on the day and costs the most. If your plans are fixed, buy Advance early. If you may change your mind, an Off-Peak ticket gives you more freedom than Advance, at a higher price. A Railcard takes about a third off many fares. There is no set price for the trip, as fares depend on the train and how far ahead you book. ## Seat reservations cost nothing With Avanti the reservation is free. It is included with Advance tickets, and with Anytime or Off-Peak you can add one or sit in any free seat. Reserve if you have luggage or travel as a group. ## Interrail and Eurail passes are valid Interrail Global Passes (for people who live in Europe) and Eurail Global Passes (for people who live outside Europe) are valid on National Rail trains in Great Britain, so this journey on Avanti West Coast is covered. A pass holder can board without a seat reservation. If you live in the UK, a Global Pass covers only one outbound and one inbound journey in your own country, so you cannot use it for an ordinary trip inside Britain. The Interrail Great Britain Pass is sold to residents of other European countries, not to UK residents. ## Weekend works in October 2026 Buses replace trains between Rugby and Stafford on 10 and 11 October and on 17 and 18 October 2026, and Avanti trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston are affected. Check your train before you go if you travel on those weekends. ## What you can reach from London Euston Euston has its own Underground station on the Northern and Victoria lines, and Euston Square, a short walk away, serves the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. King's Cross and St Pancras International are about 800 metres east along Euston Road, an easy walk. Both are mainline terminals for other routes. Euston bus station is in front of the main entrance. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() ### Train service - [Avanti West Coast]() Avanti West Coast runs London Euston to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh, with Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime fares. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in London [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in London**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Manchester to London take? About 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. ### Is the train from Manchester to London direct? Yes. Avanti West Coast runs direct trains from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston with no change. Several leave every hour. ### Which Manchester station do I leave from? Manchester Piccadilly. Check that your ticket shows Piccadilly and that you are not heading for another Manchester station. ### How much is a Manchester to London train ticket? It varies by train and booking date. Buy an Advance ticket early for the lowest price, and expect Anytime to cost the most. ### Do I need to book a seat on the Manchester to London train? A reservation is free and comes with Advance tickets. With other tickets you can add one or sit in any free seat. Add one if you travel with luggage or a group. ### Can I use my Interrail pass from Manchester to London? Yes. Interrail and Eurail Global Passes are valid on Avanti West Coast, and you can board without a seat reservation. If you live in the UK, a Global Pass cannot be used for an ordinary trip inside Britain. ## More routes [![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Amsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Barcelona to London by trainNo direct train. TGV INOUI Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon (about 6h46), RER D to Gare du Nord, then Eurostar (2h17) to London St Pancras.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Birmingham to London by trainDirect trains from Birmingham New Street to London Euston take about 1h30, fastest 1h17. Chiltern Railways from Moor Street to Marylebone takes about 2 hours.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Brighton to London by trainDirect trains take about 1 hour from Brighton to London, to Victoria, London Bridge or St Pancras. Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express. No reservations.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Brussels to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains link Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras in about two hours; fares start at £39 on selected departures.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Budapest to London by trainBudapest to London by train is not direct: connect via Paris or Brussels, then take Eurostar to London St Pancras. Fastest trips take around 17 hours.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Coventry to London by trainDirect trains from Coventry to London Euston take about 1 hour on Avanti West Coast and about 1h20 to 1h30 on London Northwestern Railway. Fares from £9.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Crewe to London by trainDirect trains from Crewe to London Euston take 1h37 on the fastest Avanti West Coast services and around 2h10 on slower ones. 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