London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly Trains From £20.40*

Get from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly at high speed and in full comfort on an Avanti West Coast train. See miles of English countryside, farms and urban landscapes as you relax in your seat. The journey between these buzzing cities takes just over two hours on average.

Avanti West Coast is a major train provider operating long-distance services along the West Coast Mainline. Trains span Greater London, the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland. The cities and towns served include Liverpool, Chester and Blackpool.

Departing from London Euston

Trains from London to Manchester are available from London Euston station. Located on Euston Road, the station has connections to the Northern and Victoria lines on the London Underground network. Several buses alight at Euston bus station and the surrounding area.

Euston railway station provides express intercity services to destinations such as Preston, Birmingham and Glasgow. Operators at London Euston are Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway(GWR), Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Railway and London Overground.

Main stops

Stops on the London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train vary according to the time, operator and route. Services typically call at Milton Keynes Central, Nuneaton, Stoke-On-Trent and Stockport.

Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly

Trains from London Euston arrive in Manchester Piccadilly, the city’s busiest railway station. It’s only 15 minutes away from the city centre by foot. Metrolink trams provide links to Rochdale, Manchester Victoria station and Manchester Airport. There are also two free bus routes to and from the city stopping outside Manchester Piccadilly station.

Manchester Piccadilly is served by over five operators, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry. Train routes alight at cities and towns like Coventry, Stockport and Newcastle.

Often dubbed the capital of the North, Manchester is an exciting city to discover. The city is packed with iconic landmarks, great places to eat, and worker bees - a nod to the city’s industrial past. Tour the stadiums, immerse yourself in the music scene or escape the hustle and bustle in Parsonage Gardens or the John Rylands Library.

Avanti West Coast train classes

• Standard Class: Enjoy comfortable seating and free WiFi in Standard Class. Plug sockets are available at some tables and window seats. Book well in advance to buy cheap train tickets.
• Standard Premium Class: Travelling in Standard Premium (available on certain routes) provides a wider, comfier seat with more legroom. Every window seat has a plug socket.
• First Class: London to Manchester First Class perks include a table at your seat, complimentary food and drink, and access to the First Class lounges. Enjoy free WiFi, refreshments and charging points.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags no more than 30 x 70 x 90 centimetres must be stored in luggage racks or above your seat.
• Bicycles: You must reserve a bike space (free of charge) and bring a copy of your reservation when you travel.
• Children: Under-5s travel free, and kids aged 5–15 get half-price fares. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 60% off child tickets and 1/3 off adult fares. Most tickets are half price for 16–17 Saver Railcard holders.
• Pets: All dogs and small domestic animals must be either on a lead or in a pet carrier and off seats during the entire journey.
• Passenger Assist: Request advice and help during your journey, like getting on/off the train, up to two hours before departure. Station staff can also assist if you haven’t pre-booked.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.