The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester without transferring at least 3 times.
F19373+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C40802+
L36657
F19913+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C40795+
L36651
F16693 · F16906+
C72340
C29002+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C40797+
L36843
F19919+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
S11613 · VT958600
F19361+
W57655+
Y12268+
L36570
F16693+
W57703+
C52126+
L36590
F19723+
W57715+
Y12291+
C43596
F19361+
W57655+
Y12268+
L36570
F16693+
W57703+
C52126+
L36590Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€134 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €188 Average price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C28990+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40792+ L36837 | On time 8:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h35 | 12:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F19913+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40795+ L36651 | On time 8:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h37 | 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C28996+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40795+ L36651 | On time 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h25 | 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F19919+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ S11613 · VT958600 | On time 8:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4 transfers | |
C28996+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40795+ L36651 | On time 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h20 | 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C28999+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ S11613 · VT958600 | On time 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h23 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4 transfers | |
F19388+ W57644+ Y12263+ L09775 | On time 8:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h47 | 1:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
C28999+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ S11613 · VT958600 | On time 8:47 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h18 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4 transfers | |
F19387 · F19970+ C74879 | On time 8:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h39 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
F19387 · F19970+ C74879 | On time 8:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C29002+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40797+ L36843 | On time 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h39 | 1:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29002+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40797+ L36843 | On time 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 1:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F19373+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40802+ L36657 | On time 9:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h37 | 1:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29008+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40802+ L36657 | On time 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h25 | 1:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29008+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40802+ L36657 | On time 9:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h20 | 1:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F19362+ W57655+ Y12268+ L36570 | On time 9:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h20 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F19361+ W57655+ Y12268+ L36570 | On time 9:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h15 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F19361 · F19923+ C72316 | On time 9:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h39 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
F19361+ W57655+ Y12268+ L36570 | On time 9:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h10 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F19361 · F19923+ C72316 | On time 9:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C29014+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40803+ L36849 | On time 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h39 | 2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29014+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40803+ L36849 | On time 10:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F19353+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40806+ L36663 | On time 10:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h37 | 2:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29050+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40821+ L36866 | 1:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 5:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F16494 · F16909+ C75367 · C74912 | On time 1:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h38 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F16547+ W57703+ C52126+ L36590 | On time 1:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h20 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F16693 · F16906+ C72340 | On time 1:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h39 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
F16693+ W57703+ C52126+ L36590 | On time 1:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h15 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F16693+ W57703+ C52126+ L36590 | On time 1:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h10 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
F16693 · F16906+ C72340 | On time 1:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h34 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C29062+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40828+ L36872 | On time 1:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h40 | 6:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29062+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C40828+ L36872 | On time 2:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h35 | 6:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F16812+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y11780+ L36687 | On time 2:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h36 | 6:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C29068+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y11780+ L36687 | On time 2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h24 | 6:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
F19723+ W57715+ Y12291+ C43596 | On time 2:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h15 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Manchester trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast as well as CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Elizabeth Line offer trains services from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Elizabeth Line to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Avanti West Coast tickets can be bought on Avanti West Coast's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Elizabeth Line to help you choose the right option for your journey from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 (€88) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€88) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 19:55 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Manchester from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
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Elizabeth Line
FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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