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London Paddington to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Paddington to Manchester, starting from AU$68.47 and averaging AU$77.82. The entire journey takes no more than 2 hours 34 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:23 London Paddington	09:29 Manchester Piccadilly	4 hours 6 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:37 London Paddington	08:25 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 48 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
05:56 London Paddington	08:45 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 49 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
06:10 London Paddington	10:32 Manchester Piccadilly	4 hours 22 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:13 London Paddington	09:05 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 52 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
06:30 London Paddington	10:29 Paris	3 hours 59 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Paddington to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

05:23

Last train

23:09

Departure station

London Paddington

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

2 hours 34 minutes

Distance

259 km

Price

AU$68.47*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Manchester

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Paddington and Manchester on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Paddington to Manchester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Paddington to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from London Paddington to Manchester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Paddington to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Paddington to Manchester train ticket types

Save money on your trip from London Paddington to Manchester with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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