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Big Ben to Old Trafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Big Ben and Old Trafford takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Big Ben to Old Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 21m
£62–104

Big Ben to Old Trafford train times

Trains run hourly between Big Ben and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Embankment station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 9m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 13m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 9m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Big Ben to Old Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Old Trafford, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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