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London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £20.10, with average prices for this route around £36.50.

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

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Fri, Apr 25
From £21.60
Sat, Apr 26
From £35.00
Sun, Apr 27
From £20.50
Mon, Apr 28
From £29.20
Tue, Apr 29
From £31.20
Wed, Apr 30
From £31.20
Thu, May 1
From £20.10

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:41 London Victoria	08:25 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 44m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:00 London Victoria	08:45 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 45m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:17 London Victoria	09:05 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 48m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:44 London Victoria	09:19 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 35m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:09 London Victoria	09:44 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 35m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:29 London Victoria	10:05 Paris	2h 36m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

05:41

Last train

23:13

Departure station

London Victoria

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

2h 30m

Distance

163 miles

Price

£20.10*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between London Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast 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.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Victoria 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%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Save money on your trip from London Victoria 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 more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before 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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly from £20.10*

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London Victoria to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

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