- Distance: 183.5 mi
- Duration: 2h 13m
The average train between Central Station, London and Manchester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Central Station, 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 Station, London and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central Station, London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station, London station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
Central Station, London to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
Central Station, London to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Central Station, London to Manchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Central Station, London and Manchester is 259.6 km. The road distance is 295 km.
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.
