The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least once.
W33098+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston8:51 AM3h14London Kings Cross (KGX)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W331729:37 AM3h25London Kings Cross (KGX)1:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
W33294+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston10:51 AM2h58London Kings Cross (KGX)1:49 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
W33108+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston7:44 AM3h17London Kings Cross (KGX)11:01 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
W33352+
G00860+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston9:51 AM3h38London Kings Cross (KGX)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way2 transfers
W33294+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston10:51 AM2h58London Kings Cross (KGX)1:49 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
W33098+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston8:51 AM3h14London Kings Cross (KGX)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
W33108+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston7:44 AM3h17London Kings Cross (KGX)11:01 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
W33103+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston7:38 AM3h17London Kings Cross (KGX)10:55 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W331729:37 AM3h25London Kings Cross (KGX)1:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $123 (€99).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
The journey is about 42m faster (3h 12m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€68) vs $104 (€84)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33520+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 4:13 PM 4:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h26 | 7:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33500+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 4:33 PM 5:13 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h31 | 7:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33556+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 4:53 PM 5:33 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h32 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33576+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 5:13 PM 5:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h26 | 8:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33425+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 5:33 PM 6:13 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h31 | 8:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33752+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 5:53 PM 6:33 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h32 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33541+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 6:13 PM 6:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h26 | 9:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33676+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 6:31 PM 7:06 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h38 | 9:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33768+ G39005+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 6:37 PM 7:12 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h08 | 10:20 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33490+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 7:18 PM 7:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h57 | 10:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33750+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | Delayed 8:01 PM 8:36 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h59 | 11:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+ W33103 | 7:38 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h17 | 10:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33108+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | 7:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h17 | 11:01 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33266+ G00785+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | 7:57 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h36 | 11:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33098+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | 8:51 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h14 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+ W33353+ G00857 | 8:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h36 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33172+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | 9:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h25 | 1:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33352+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+ G00860 | 9:51 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h38 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33294+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | 10:51 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h58 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains or Grand Central Trains to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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