The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Central London takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Central London. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Central London. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Central London at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Central London. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Central London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Central London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Central London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Central London is 247.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
