How to get from
London to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from London to Manchester
€17|2h 6m
€64|55m
€9|3h 40m
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LNR & WMR07:51
4h 23m
12:14
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€17
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1 stop
Avanti West Coast15:56
2h 23m
18:19
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€41
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LNR & WMR08:50
4h 21m
13:11
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€17
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LNR & WMR09:54
4h 21m
14:15
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€17
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- Prices shown from London to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from London to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester costs only €4 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 26m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price €21
Average duration2h 51m
Departure Time16:14 - 22:20
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Flights Fastest
Average price €68
Average duration1h 26m
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Buses Cheapest
Average price €4
Average duration5h 12m
Departure Time16:15 - 22:40
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from London to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Manchester is Tuesday, with an average price of €16.
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What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Manchester is May, with an average price of €86. The most expensive month is usually September, with average prices reaching €194.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from London to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from London to Manchester is Saturday, with an average price of €4.
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From London to Manchester: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near London and Manchester
Popular train stations near London
London Victoria
London Charing Cross
London Underground Zone U1
London Waterloo
London Waterloo
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
Metrolink
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near London
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) Nearby
Popular bus stations near London
London Waterloo Rail Station
London Southwark
London Grosvenor Pl
London Victoria Buckingham Palace Road
Stop 6
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Shudehill Interchange
Stand G
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
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FAQ – How to travel from London to Manchester
What’s the distance between London and Manchester?
It’s about 252 km (157 miles) from London to Manchester.How do I get from London to Manchester?
You can travel from London to Manchester in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from London to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from London to Manchester is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 26 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 2h 51m.Buses takes on average 5h 12m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of €4. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €21 on avergae.Flights costs around €68 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between London and Manchester?
When traveling from London to Manchester, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from London City Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport , Trains typically departs from London Victoria and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly , Buses typically departs from London Waterloo Rail Station and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station .When should you book tickets from London to Manchester to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from London to Manchester are usually cheapest (May), with an average price of €86 Flights from London to Manchester are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €16 Flights from London to Manchester are usually cheapest (Saturday), with an average price of €4 .Are London and Manchester in the same time zone?
The time difference between London and Manchester is 0h.