The average train between West Drayton and Manchester takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from West Drayton 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 West Drayton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Drayton is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from West Drayton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from West Drayton station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
West Drayton to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Euston station.
West Drayton to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your West Drayton to Manchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between West Drayton and Manchester is 250.4 km. The road distance is 320 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.