How to Book Train Travel From Manchester to London

A train ride of just over two hours will get you from Manchester's Piccadilly Station to London's Euston Station, and you won't even have to change trains. Trains are a fun and efficient way to travel to the nation's busy capital.

Things You'll Need

  • Passport
  • Valid credit card
  • Computer with Internet access
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Instructions

  1. Purchase Your Rail Pass or Ticket

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      Book your train travel from Manchester to London by simply showing up at the station and purchasing your tickets from an agent.

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      Buy a BritRail Pass before you leave home and board any train at any time during the period of consecutive days that is specified by your pass. With a BritRail Pass, you don't have to book any individual train trips, but can enjoy unlimited travel within your specified period. You can buy this pass from the BritRail Web site (see link below in Additional Resources).

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      Buy a ticket with cash on the train if the agent's window is not open for business, or you are in a hurry.

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      Book train travel by calling RailEurope at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.

    Find Your Departure Station

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      Make your way to Manchester's Piccadilly Station. This is where all trains to London will depart from.

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      Make your way to your departure platform.

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      Look for the 24-hour Customer Help Points at Manchester's Piccadilly Station if you need assistance. Find them near the Fairfield Street Entrance.

    Understand Euston Station

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      Know your departing train's number and platform if you are transferring to another train, ideally before you step off your train from Manchester. This will save you from having to stop and search for your itinerary in the middle of a busy station.

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      Connect to trains out of Euston for travel to the Midlands and the West Coast.

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      Follow the signs to the Underground if you are traveling to another spot within London.

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      Keep your belongings close to you. Euston Station in London is a major railway terminus as well as a tube stop.

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