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London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from £12.55 and averaging £43.50. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 26m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Thu, Jul 24
From £12.55
Fri, Jul 25
From £16.45
Sat, Jul 26
From £16.20
Sun, Jul 27
From £15.90
Mon, Jul 28
From £12.75
Tue, Jul 29
From £13.35
Wed, Jul 30
From £14.95

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:16 London Kings Cross	09:05 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 49m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:45 London Kings Cross	08:25 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 40m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:48 London Kings Cross	09:32 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 44m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:55 London Kings Cross	09:49 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 54m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:04 London Kings Cross	08:45 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 41m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:15 London Kings Cross	10:37 Paris	4h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

05:16

Last train

23:26

Departure station

London Kings Cross

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

2h 26m

Distance

161 miles

Price

£12.55*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

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

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between London Kings Cross and Manchester Piccadilly, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

To save on train travel in Southeast England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it’s highly advantageous for frequent travellers within this region.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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%

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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels 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 Kings Cross to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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