So it was no surprise to see the stars of Coronation Street looking slightly worse for wear as they headed home from London Euston on Thursday afternoon.
The show's stars had a definite look of the morning-after-the-night-before as they boarded the train back to Manchester Piccadilly.
Bar faced: Michelle Keegan looked casual and tired as she headed back to Manchester after the NTAs
Her cheery disposition could be connected to making a good impression her new flame Mark Wright's parents at last night's bash, an extra bonus on top of Coronation Street's success.
The brunette actress, who plays Tina McIntyre in the soap, was make-up free for her trek home, and wore a beige coat with furry collar and black sleeves.
Winning smile: Michelle looked gorgeous as she flashed a grin at photographers in the station
Michelle, 22, was in a great mood and tweeted that she had treated herself to a sausage sandwich to help clear her head.
'The morning after the night before... Why not! That's just how we do!' she captioned the tasty snap.
'Why not!': Michelle tweeted a picture of a sausage roll as she tried to deal with her sore head
Shobna, who plays Sunita Alahan, and Kym, who plays Michelle Connor, looked tired as they made their way out of Manchester Piccadilly station, their bespectacled eyes serving to emphasise their sleepiness.
The actresses each pulled along their suitcases wearily, and each carried their glamorous gown from the night before over one arm.
Ambassadors: The cast of Coronation Street filed on stage to collect the Best Serial Drama award
Back on home turf: Kym Marsh and Shobna Gulati return to Manchester after their triumphant night in London
Nattering away: Anthony Cotton and Brooke Vincent were chatting away as they left Manchester Piccadilly
Bags of style: Antony and Kym carried their glitzy awards outfits in special protective dustbags
Like Brooke, soap veteran Michelle Collins, who plays landlady Stella Price, wore a hat for her train ride home.
She tweeted: 'What a great night for Coronation street last night every ones a little giddy with joy today x.' [sic]
Brooke was wearing a very similar outfit to the one she went to London in yesterday, as was her good friend Antony Cotton.
The actor, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, wore a smart camel coloured coat and tan brogues for the cross country voyage.
He carried his Mr. Porter dustbag over one arm, and smiled widely as he breathed in the fresh air of his hometown.
Winning ladies: Michelle Collins and Shobna Gulati looked quietly elated after their show's big win
Harrowing storyline: Natalie Gumade and Jenni McAlpine have been key players in a chilling Wetherfield tale
Specs appeal: Brooke, Shobna and Anthony all wore eyewear as they made their way home from London
Scarlet woman: Jenni McAlpine was ravishing in red with her oxblood Mulberry Bayswater over one arm
From her copper locks to her ornate burnt orange scarf to her oxblood Mulberry Bayswater bag, she warmed up the concourse of Manchester Piccadilly with ease.
She smiled widely from behind a pair of aviator sunglasses as she made her way to the exit of the station.
Her onscreen nemesis Kirsty Soames - known as Natalie Gumade when the cameras have stopped rolling - wasn't far behind her when she got off the train.
An Alexander McQueen style skull scarf hinted at the evil depths her character has sunk to as she launches a domestic abuse campaign against her hapless husband Tyrone, played by Alan Henshall.
Paula Lane, who plays Kylie Platt, went without sunglasses, but found refuge behind her heavy fringe.
Back to work: Brooke wore a cute black hat for her journey home; Meanwhile, Kym Marsh looked worn out
The show's producers Phil Collinson and Ian Poulson Davis were entrusted to carry the coveted trophy home, and were seen posing with a red carrier bag in the station - it is assumed that the award was safely concealed within.
Other big names using the London to Manchester service today included William Roache, Andy Whyment and Michael Le Vell were all spotted trundling along with their luggage.
All aboard! The Coronation Street cast boarded a
train home to Manchester from London Euston the day after the National
Television Awards
The trophy! Phil Collinson and Ian Poulson Davis carry the coveted Best Soap award through the station in a carrier bag
Tired: Paula Lane kept it cosy in a monochrome knitted jumper, and Andy Whyment opted for a thick coat
Grumpy: Michael Le Vell, who plays grease monkey Kevin in Coronation Street, looked angry as he walked through the station
Soap star exodus: William Roache and other cast members made their way home to Manchester on the train on Thursday afternoon
Jo, who plays Tanya Branning in the BBC 1 soap, was leaving Loose Women when she was photographed.
Despite losing out at last night's awards, she still managed to raise a smile as she got in to a waiting car.
She looked glamorous in an ecru coloured scarf and black trousers, and carried an unusual beige bag with stud detailing.
Another guest: Jo Joyner leaves the ITV studios, she was another star guest at the NTAs
Captivating: Joanna Lumley looked gorgeous as she left the ITV studios