The average train between Hednesford and Manchester takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Hednesford 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 Hednesford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hednesford is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugeley Trent Valley and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hednesford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hednesford station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Hednesford to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Hednesford to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hednesford to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Hednesford and Manchester is 87.1 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 56 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.