London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$240

Average price

$243

Fastest journey

2 h 6 m

Average duration

2 h 6 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

259 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $240.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Avanti West Coast
06:43PM2h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)
09:40PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$2401One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
06:10AM2h15
London Kings Cross (KGX)
08:25AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$2441One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
06:29AM2h16
London Kings Cross (KGX)
08:45AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$2441One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
06:46AM2h19
London Kings Cross (KGX)
09:05AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$2441One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:13AM2h06
London Kings Cross (KGX)
09:19AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$2441One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €81.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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€91

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€18

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Cheapest

€111

Average price

3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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30m

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5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€72) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $14 (€11)
Distance
160 miles (259 km)
Average train duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$89 (€72)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 42m
First train
07:53
Last train
09:27
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $14 (€11)

Train companies: East Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains

East Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains trains will get you to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from London Kings Cross (KGX) from $86 (€70). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

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