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London to Manchester: Train Time by Avanti West Coast, or the Cheaper Coach

London to Manchester takes about 2 hours 7 minutes by direct Avanti West Coast train, running up to 3 times an hour from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, city centre to city centre. Advance singles are cheap if you book ahead. FlixBus and Megabus coaches take around 5 hours for the lowest fares, and the hop is too short to be worth flying centre to centre. Here is how the times and fares compare.

FastestAvanti West Coast, about 2h07
FrequencyUp to 3 trains an hour, direct
CheapestAdvance coach fare, or a cheap advance train single
RouteLondon Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, about 300 km
London to Manchester: your options
ModeOperatorDurationApprox fareOvernight
Train Avanti West Coast
Direct, up to 3 trains an hour, London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly. Advance singles are the cheapest way to travel. Free WiFi and a shop.
about 2h07 from GBP 25 advance No Check on 12Go →
Bus FlixBus / Megabus coach
Much slower than the train but the lowest fare when booked ahead, with frequent daily departures and some overnight runs.
about 5 hours from GBP 10 advance No Check on 12Go →

Fares are approximate and shown for comparison. Confirm live prices and times on 12Go before booking.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from London to Manchester?
About 2 hours 7 minutes on the fastest direct Avanti West Coast services, running up to three times an hour from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, city centre to city centre.
What is the London to Manchester train time?
Avanti West Coast covers London to Manchester in around 2h07 on the fastest trains, with most direct services a little over two hours.
How much is the train from London to Manchester?
Advance singles can start from about GBP 25 if you book ahead, though walk-up and peak fares are much higher. Coaches undercut the train from about GBP 10 in advance.
Is there a direct train from London to Manchester?
Yes. Avanti West Coast runs frequent direct trains with no change, up to three an hour, from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly.
What is the cheapest way from London to Manchester?
A FlixBus or Megabus coach booked well ahead, from about GBP 10, is the cheapest option, though it takes around 5 hours. A cheap advance train single is far faster for a little more.

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