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Trip Overview

The average train between South Croydon and Manchester takes 3h 11m 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.

3h 11m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

South Croydon to Manchester train times

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 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast13h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Croydon to Manchester? 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 South Croydon to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between South Croydon, England and Manchester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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