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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo to Manchester Piccadilly is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Distance | 162 miles (262 km) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country |
Trains from London Waterloo to Manchester Piccadilly cover the 162 miles (262 km) long route with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from London Waterloo and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
CrossCountry will get you to Manchester Piccadilly from London Waterloo at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Manchester Piccadilly from London Waterloo. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Waterloo, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.6 miles (954 m) away from the city centre.
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