Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sat, Jun 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Sat, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 train which can get you there in 2h 53m.
Most popular Train | Bus |
---|---|
€74 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 06:53 |
Last train 20:59 |
Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways trains will get you to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) from $47 (€39). 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Virgin Trains:
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