Manchester to Central London Trains

Manchester to Central London trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Central London takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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.

2h 57m
Duration: 193 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the subway from Russell Square station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly

2h 57m

£68–102

Manchester to Central London train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Central London at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:15 PM → 12:37 AM
Arrives next day
3h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:55 AM
3h • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Central London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Manchester to Central London trains

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Manchester to Central London train times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:15 PM → 12:37 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM

5:55 AM → 8:51 AM

7:00 AM → 9:51 AM

7:15 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM

5:55 AM → 8:51 AM

7:00 AM → 9:51 AM

7:15 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM

5:55 AM → 8:51 AM

7:00 AM → 9:51 AM

7:15 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:08 AM

5:55 AM → 8:55 AM

6:31 AM → 9:45 AM

6:55 AM → 9:48 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:42 AM

8:20 AM → 11:50 AM

9:20 AM → 12:55 PM

10:20 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM

5:55 AM → 8:51 AM

7:00 AM → 9:51 AM

7:15 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:07 AM

5:56 AM → 8:51 AM

7:00 AM → 9:51 AM

7:15 AM → 10:13 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Central London, England?

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston

Subway from Russell Square station to Northfields station

Train trips from Manchester

Train trips to Central London

Alternative transport options

9:15 PM → 12:37 AM
Arrives next day