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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo

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36

train journeys
per day

162

miles (262 kms)

3hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

00:01 / 00:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo is approximately 162 miles (262 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 32 mins.

West Midlands Trains, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Chiltern Railways, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:01
    7 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    07:48
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:42
    5 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:22
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:11
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:12
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    10:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:12
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:13
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:13
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:07
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:13
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    14:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:13
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:13
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    16:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:43
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    16:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:13
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    17:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:13
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    18:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    London Waterloo
    Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About London Waterloo Station

Station name London Waterloo (WAT)
Address London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:15
Saturday 05:30 - 23:15
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo

The travel time between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:53.

First class tickets on trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Piccadilly & London Waterloo. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

West Midlands Trains, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Chiltern Railways, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Waterloo, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.