The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
259 km
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.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least once.
W34053+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston1:25 PM2h40London Paddington (PAD)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$581One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston1:45 PM2h34London Paddington (PAD)4:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston2:25 PM2h40London Paddington (PAD)5:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston1:05 PM2h39London Paddington (PAD)3:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston2:05 PM2h39London Paddington (PAD)4:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
W34280+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston1:45 PM2h34London Paddington (PAD)4:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston7:45 AM2h34London Paddington (PAD)10:19 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$611One-way1 transfer
W34102+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston9:45 AM2h34London Paddington (PAD)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1061One-way1 transfer
W34038+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston8:45 AM2h34London Paddington (PAD)11:19 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$791One-way1 transfer
W33951+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston2:45 PM2h38London Paddington (PAD)5:23 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $151 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $167 (€137).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (3h 18m by train vs 3h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€91) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34231 | On time 3:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70996+ W84714 | On time 3:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h33 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34203 | On time 3:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70998+ W84720 | On time 4:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h03 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33873 | On time 4:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 6:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33872 | On time 4:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C21781 · C04474 | On time 4:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h04 | 8:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34075 | On time 4:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 7:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33863 | On time 5:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 7:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33865 | On time 5:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34193 | On time 5:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 8:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34022 | On time 6:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 8:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34024 | On time 6:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33936 | On time 6:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 9:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
W34175+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 6:13 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h52 | 9:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34021+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 6:40 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 9:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34147+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 7:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 9:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C01312+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 7:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34070+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 7:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 10:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34273+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 10:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33961+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34038+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 11:19 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34185+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 9:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34059+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 9:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34102+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 9:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33954+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 1:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 3:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34053+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 1:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34280+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 1:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h34 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33926+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 2:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W34157+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 2:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W33951+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 2:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h38 | 5:23 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways from London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $10 (€9). 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 Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1
- 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.
- 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
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