The average train between East Croydon and Manchester takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
East Croydon to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
East Croydon to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your East Croydon to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between East Croydon and Manchester is 275.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.