The average train between Harwich and Manchester takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 hourly between Harwich and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Harwich to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Harwich to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Harwich and Manchester is 292.5 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Manchester Piccadilly via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 16m.