How will Andy Burnham commute between his new No10 North base in Manchester and Westminster? However, the average train journey from London to Manchester takes two hours and 46 minutes – assuming there are no delays or cancellations – and comes at a rather steep cost. Carwow has calculated that Burnham could cover the same journey for less than half the amount if he used an electric car. It highlights the staggering cost of travelling by train in Britain, despite Labour's landmark nationwide fare freeze until March 2027. This is a £26,985 saving compared to the £47,250 cost of taking the train once a week, or £8,995 per year.