Trains from London Kings Cross to Manchester from $29.73*

Trains from London Kings Cross to Manchester from $29.73*

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London Kings Cross to Manchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $29.73, with average prices for this route around $45.76.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Mon, Dec 23
    From $34.95
  • Tue, Dec 24
    From $44.00
  • Wed, Dec 25
    From $44.00
  • Thu, Dec 26
    From $39.22
  • Fri, Dec 27
    From $39.41
  • Sat, Dec 28
    From $44.00
  • Sun, Dec 29
    From $29.73
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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02:06
London Kings Cross
09:09
Manchester Oxford Road
7h 3m, Changes requiredThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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03:16
London Kings Cross
10:09
Manchester Oxford Road
6h 53m, Changes requiredThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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04:16
London Kings Cross
11:09
Manchester Oxford Road
6h 53m, Changes requiredThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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05:16
London Kings Cross
12:09
Manchester Oxford Road
6h 53m, Changes requiredThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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05:45
London Kings Cross
08:25
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 40m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:04
London Kings Cross
08:45
Paris
2h 41m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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London Kings Cross to Manchester Train Route Details

The London Kings Cross to Manchester train ticket is from $29.73. The average travel time is 2h 26m, covering a distance of approximately 260 km. There are usually 66 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,CrossCountry,Thameslink. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
02:06
Last train
Last train
23:17
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 26m
Distance
Distance
260 km
Price
Price
$29.73*

London Kings Cross to Manchester Train Travel Guide

London Kings Cross to Manchester Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Manchester

Trains running from London Kings Cross to Manchester will typically take around at least 2h 26m and there is approximately 66 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Manchester

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Manchester. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for an affordable price per year, you can unlock incredible savings of up to 33.4% on every ticket for your travels in London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you'll be able to enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super-Off Peak train tickets. It's a fantastic opportunity to make your journeys more affordable and convenient.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from London Kings Cross to Manchester can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from London Kings Cross to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.