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London Kings Cross to Manchester train route details

First train
First train
07:35
Last train
Last train
21:25
Departure station
Departure station
London Kings Cross
Arrival city
Arrival city
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
2h 32m
Distance
Distance
162 miles
Price
Price
£24.10*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

What are the next train times from London Kings Cross to Manchester?

Discover all upcoming London Kings Cross to Manchester services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
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11:13
2h 31m, 1 change
London Kings Cross
13:44
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West CoastLondon Underground
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11:21
3h 44m, 2 change
London Kings Cross
15:05
Manchester Piccadilly
East Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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11:33
2h 32m, 1 change
London Kings Cross
14:05
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West CoastLondon Underground
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11:51
3h 14m, 2 change
London Kings Cross
15:05
Manchester Piccadilly
East Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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11:53
2h 26m, 1 change
London Kings Cross
14:19
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West CoastLondon Underground
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12:13
2h 31m, 1 change
London Kings Cross
14:44
Paris
Avanti West CoastLondon Underground
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