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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Manchester Piccadilly to London Blackfriars for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Manchester Piccadilly
- Departure station
- Manchester Piccadilly station guide
- Address
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- Piccadilly Station, M60 7RA
Operators serving Manchester Piccadilly
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Manchester Piccadilly
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Wifi
- Luggage
Parking & meeting your train
- NCP £15/day
Explore the area around Manchester Piccadilly
- Manchester Museum
- Gay Village
About your departure station
Opened in 1842 as Store Street station and rebuilt in 1960, Manchester Piccadilly is the citys principal railway hub with its distinctive arched roof.
Serving as the terminus for intercity routes to London and the south, it handles over 25 million passengers annually.
The station represents Manchesters industrial heritage and modern regeneration, combining 1960s architecture with recent upgrades including the 2002 Metrolink integration.
Piccadilly remains central to Northern Powerhouse rail plans, maintaining its position as the Northwests most important transport interchange.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Manchester Piccadilly to London Blackfriars?
Open the ticket search and enter Manchester Piccadilly as your departure station and London Blackfriars as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Blackfriars?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.