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London to Manchester Central Zone Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London to Manchester Central Zone, starting from 16,14 € and averaging 40,16 €. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 39m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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    From 16,14 €
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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20:46
London Euston
00:36+1
Manchester Central Zone
3h 50m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsNorthern
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20:53
London Euston
23:37
Manchester Central Zone
2h 44m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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21:39
London Euston
00:18+1
Manchester Central Zone
2h 39m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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21:46
London Euston
01:56+1
Manchester Central Zone
4h 10m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsNorthern
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22:03
London Euston
01:10+1
Manchester Central Zone
3h 7m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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22:32
London St Pancras International
05:23+1
Paris
6h 51m, Changes requiredEast Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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London to Manchester Central Zone Train Route Details

First train
First train
20:46
Last train
Last train
22:50
Departure station
Departure station
London
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Central Zone
Journey time
Journey time
2h 39m
Distance
Distance
263 km
Price
Price
16,14 €*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from London to Manchester Central Zone

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between London and Manchester Central Zone, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for South East England

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London to Manchester Central Zone can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London to Manchester Central Zone for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from London to Manchester Central Zone, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London to Manchester Central Zone ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London to Manchester Central Zone Train Ticket Types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.