The average train between Manchester and Waltham Abbey takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Waltham Abbey. 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 hourly between Manchester and Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Waltham Abbey? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Manchester to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Waltham Abbey is 250.1 km. The road distance is 315 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 8m.