The average train between Greenwich and Manchester takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greenwich 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 Greenwich and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 59m • 2 changes


3h • 2 changes


2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Greenwich to Manchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London Euston station.
Greenwich to Manchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Greenwich to Manchester train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Greenwich and Manchester is 268.8 km. The road distance is 307 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.