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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Waterloo to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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London Waterloo to Manchester train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Waterloo to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as Rs 13,822.86, with average prices for this route around Rs 14,375.77.

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

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13:38
2h 41m, Direct
London Waterloo
16:19
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West Coast
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13:58
2h 46m, Direct
London Waterloo
16:44
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West Coast
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14:18
2h 47m, Direct
London Waterloo
17:05
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West Coast
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14:38
2h 45m, Direct
London Waterloo
17:23
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West Coast
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14:58
2h 46m, Direct
London Waterloo
17:44
Manchester Piccadilly
Avanti West Coast
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15:18
2h 47m, Direct
London Waterloo
18:05
Paris
Avanti West Coast
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London Waterloo to Manchester train route details

First train
First train
05:49
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
London Waterloo
Arrival city
Arrival city
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
2h 41m
Distance
Distance
263 km
Price
Price
Rs 13,822.86*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Manchester

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between London Waterloo and Manchester, 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

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

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Waterloo to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Waterloo to Manchester, 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%

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

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 Waterloo to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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