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London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as KWD 5.860, with average prices for this route around KWD 15.760.

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

  • Mon, Jun 9
    From KWD 6.290
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From KWD 7.930
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 6.290
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 7.230
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 5.860
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 7.120
  • Sun, Jun 15
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:16
London Kings Cross
09:05
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 49m, Changes requiredEast 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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05:48
London Kings Cross
09:32
Manchester Piccadilly
3h 44m, Changes requiredEast Midlands RailwayNorthern
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05:55
London Kings Cross
10:17
Manchester Piccadilly
4h 22m, Changes requiredLNERTransPennine Express
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06:04
London Kings Cross
08:45
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 41m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:15
London Kings Cross
10:47
Paris
4h 32m, Changes requiredLNERTransPennine Express
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London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:16
Last train
Last train
23:33
Departure station
Departure station
London Kings Cross
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Journey time
Journey time
2h 26m
Distance
Distance
161 miles
Price
Price
KWD 5.860*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Kings Cross and Manchester Piccadilly 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

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

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly 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%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

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 Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly 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

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly Train Ticket Types

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.