The average train between South West London and Manchester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South West London 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 every 30 minutes between South West London and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South West London is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South West London to Manchester. However, there are services departing from South West London station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
South West London to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Euston station.
South West London to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your South West London to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between South West London and Manchester is 262.8 km. The road distance is 309 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.