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Manchester to Locarno trains

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The average train between Manchester and Locarno takes 17h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 11m
Duration
1,575 km
Distance
CHF 450
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
12h 51m
CHF 334–650

Manchester to Locarno train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Locarno at 6:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 17h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 38m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 40m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)22h 40m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 10m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 20m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 10m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 20m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 10m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 20m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 10m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 10m • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h • 5 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Locarno? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,575.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 11m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Locarno via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 51m.

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