The average train between Central London and Manchester takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Central London to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Central London and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Russell Square station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Manchester station via Russell Square station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Central London to Manchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.
Central London to Manchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Central London and Manchester is 256.8 km. The road distance is 311 km.
There is no direct connection from Central London to Manchester. However, you can take the subway to Russell Square station, walk to London Euston, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
