The average train between Harpenden and Manchester takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Harpenden to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Harpenden and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 8m • 1 change

2h 53m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Harpenden to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Harpenden to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Harpenden to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Harpenden and Manchester is 224.3 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m.