Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€84 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€46) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 13:14 |
You can travel by train between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains for as low as $48 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
London Charing Cross (CHX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train information with Virgin Trains:
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