London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

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Cheap train tickets from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for Oct 08

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Avanti West Coast
07:25AM2h40
London Paddington (PAD)
10:05AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$651One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
12:15PM4h14
London Paddington (PAD)
04:29PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1111One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
01:12PM4h17
London Paddington (PAD)
05:29PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1131One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
07:28AM5h01
London Paddington (PAD)
12:29PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1151One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:43AM3h01
London Paddington (PAD)
10:44AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1171One-way
0 transfers

London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Cross Country12:15PM London Paddington (PAD)4h14 04:29PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway07:02AM London Paddington (PAD)4h03 11:05AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast07:25AM London Paddington (PAD)2h40 10:05AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 transfersDirect
Cross Country07:28AM London Paddington (PAD)5h01 12:29PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast07:43AM London Paddington (PAD)3h01 10:44AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for Oct 08

Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

3 h 53 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

259 km

Of the 7 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West Coast
07:25AM2h40
London Paddington (PAD)
10:05AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$651One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:43AM3h01
London Paddington (PAD)
10:44AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Railway
07:32AM4h00
London Paddington (PAD)
11:32AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1451One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Railway
07:02AM4h03
London Paddington (PAD)
11:05AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1761One-way
0 transfers
Cross Country
12:15PM4h14
London Paddington (PAD)
04:29PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1111One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

distanceDistance160 miles (258 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 39 min
priceAverage train ticket price$109 (€93)
frequencyTrain frequency12 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or first_great_western

Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) cover the 160 miles (258 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 39 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or first_great_western. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $38 (€33), but the average price of train tickets is $109 (€93).

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $34 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. 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.

Train information from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 34 min
  • Cheapest Price: $34

FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

FAQs: Travel by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as $38 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is $109 (€93); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Paddington (PAD) is on average 2 h 39 min   for the 160 mile (258 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 5: 27 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 8: 30 PM.
There are 12 trains a day from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Take the London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 30 PM.
A trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Paddington (PAD) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a train, bus or flight.

Trains departing from London Paddington

Distance from London Paddington to city center
Distance from London Paddington to city center
3 miles (4.8 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
24/7
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
London Heathrow Airport
16 miles (25 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The Heathrow Express departs from the station every 15 minutes and drives directly to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located next to the ticket office.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point | Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Lockers
Lockers
Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Dining
Dining
Wasabi | The Beer House | Barburrito | Upper Crust | The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers) | The Pasty Shop | Burger King | Pret a Manger | The Savanna | Soboro Bakery | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Virtuo Car Hire | Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near Platform 1.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Trains arriving to Manchester Piccadilly

Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
0.5 miles (767 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Manchester Airport
8 miles (13 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit in about 30 minutes via the Northern and TransPennine Express trains.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
ATM
ATM
There are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Taxi
Taxi
Lockers
Lockers
Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08: 00 to 21: 00.
Dining
Dining
Burger King | Caffè Nero | Carluccio’s | Hotel Chocolat | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Costa Coffee | Pret a Manger | Upper Crust | McDonald's | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Hertz | Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

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