Trains London <> Manchester  

Booking horizon	approx. 12 weeks
Duration	2h08
Distance	209 miles
Direct trains	Yes
First train London	06h16
Last train London	23h30
First train Manchester	05h05
Last train Manchester	22h28
Trains per day	72-84
Train company	Virgin Trains
Station London	London Euston
Station Manchester	Manchester Piccadilly

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The first train leaves at 06h16 from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, the last train leaves at 23h30. The journey time is 2 hours and 8 minutes between the two cities. Each day 72-84 trains run between London and Manchester. Here, at HappyRail, you can buy all cheap train tickets from London to Manchester!

2nd class

• Comfortable seats
• Seat reservations are optional
• At-seat catering is available 
• Free wifi 

1st class 

• Comfortable seats with more leg room
• Solo seats 
• A seat reservation is included if you buy online 
• Quiet atmosphere
• Power sockets at all seats 
• Free wifi 
• Free meal 
  
• Free drinks
• Free newspaper

More info

• Virgin Trains

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• Avoid trains in rush hour 
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Railway Station Manchester

"Manchester Piccadilly" is the name of the main train station of Manchester. Another major station in Manchester is "Manchester Victoria" in the northern part which is used mainly by regional trains. 

Collection of pre-purchased tickets

• From ticket office: yes
• Ticket machine: yes

Operator(s)

• TransPennine Express
• Northern
• Virgin Trains
• CrossCountry
• East Midlands

Station map

• Station map

Ticket office

• Monday - Friday 04:30 - 22:30
• Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
• Sunday 07:00 - 22:30

Info

• Bicycle parking: yes
• Bicycle hire: www.bromptonbikehire.com/docks/2322-manchester-piccadilly
• First class lounge: yes, above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse
• Wifi: yes
• Left luggage:  Baggage Storage (Lockers). Situated on Platform 10. Mon - Sat 07:00 - 23:00. Sun 08:00 - 23:00.
• Parking: yes, paid, Boad Street, Manchester, M60 7RT, www.trainstationparking.co.uk/ 

To the city centre

• Walking: 10 minutes
• Bike: 5 minutes
• Tram: -
• Bus: 5 minutes, free
• Taxi: yes

Finding your platform

Check the large departure boards to find the right train - if it's not clear do not hesitate to ask one of the many helpful staff.  

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Railway Station London

"London Euston" is one of he main stations in London and is the starting point for high speed trains to Manchester and Edinburgh. 

Collection of pre-purchased tickets

• From ticket office: yes
  
• Ticket machine: yes
  

Operator(s)

• London Northwestern Railway
• Virgin Trains
• Caledonian Sleeper

Station map

• Station map

Ticket office

• Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:00
• Saturday 06:00 - 23:00
• Sunday 07:00 - 00:00

Facilities 

• Bicycle parking: yes
• Bicycle hire: There are Santander Cycles for hire available near this station. Located on Eversholt Street, Drummond Street and Euston Square Gardens. See Santander Cycle Hire for further details.
• First class lounge: yes, 
  Located on first floor, accessed via balcony
• Wifi: yes
• Left luggage:  Baggage Storage (Lockers). Situated at the top of the ramp to platforms 16 to 18. Mon - Sun 07:00 - 23:00.
  
• Parking: The station car park has now closed. Alternative parking can be found nearby at St Pancras station and there is some on-street parking in the area surrounding Euston station. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
  

To the Big Ben

• Underground: Northern to Waterloo Underground Station and walk to the Big ben 
• Walking: 45 minutes
• Bike: 15 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 168
• Taxi: 21 minutes

To London Waterloo

• Underground: Northern to Waterloo Underground Station
• Walking: 45 minutes
• Bike: 15 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 168
• Taxi: 21 minutes

To London King's Cross / London St. Pancras

• Underground: Northern to Morden 
• Walking: 15 minutes
• Bike: 5 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 91, 390, 10, 476
• Taxi: 5 minutes

To London Victoria

• Underground: Victoria to Brixton 
• Walking: 61 minutes
• Bike: 20 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 390, 748
• Taxi: 21 minutes

To London Paddington

• Underground: Hammersmith & City Line to Paddington (leaving from Easton Square Station, 2-minute walk from the station)  
• Walking: 45 minutes
• Bike: 20 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 205, 27
• Taxi: 20 minutes

To London Marylebone

• Underground: Victoria to Brixton, change at Oxford Circus, Bakerloo Harrow & Wealdstone  
• Walking: 30 minutes
• Bike: 12 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 18, 27 (recommended) 
• Taxi: 12 minutes

To London Liverpool Street

• Underground: Northern to Morden  
• Walking: 59 minutes
• Bike: 22 minutes, see Santander Cycle Hire
• Bus: Bus 205
  
• Taxi: 20 minutes

Finding your platform

Check the large departure boards to find the right train - if it's not clear do not hesitate to ask one of the many helpful staff.  

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