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London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from €43.80 and averaging €43.80. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 45m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
07:38 London Charing Cross	11:02 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 24m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:38 London Charing Cross	12:05 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 27m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:43 London Charing Cross	12:31 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 48m, Changes required	Find Tickets
09:41 London Charing Cross	13:04 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 23m, Direct	Find Tickets
10:38 London Charing Cross	13:49 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 11m, Direct	Find Tickets
11:30 London Charing Cross	14:19 Paris	2h 49m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

07:38

Last train

23:02

Departure station

London Charing Cross

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

2h 45m

Distance

163 miles

Price

€43.80*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London Charing Cross and Manchester Piccadilly, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

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

We recommend buying train tickets from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly 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%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Charing Cross to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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