City connection
Manchester to London by train
Manchester Piccadilly → London Euston
- Fastest
- 1 h 59 min
- Typical
- 2 h 13 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Avanti West Coast
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from Manchester to London take?
The fastest connection takes about 1 h 59 min; a typical journey takes around 2 h 13 min.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to London?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Manchester Piccadilly → London Euston).
Which operators run trains from Manchester to London?
Avanti West Coast.
Legendary routes through Manchester or London
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow