The average train between South Croydon and Manchester takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from South Croydon 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 hourly between South Croydon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Croydon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
South Croydon to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
South Croydon to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your South Croydon to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between South Croydon and Manchester is 276.8 km. The road distance is 318 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.