The average train between Hertford and Manchester takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Hertford 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 Hertford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Hertford to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Euston station.
Hertford to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hertford to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hertford and Manchester is 237.3 km. The road distance is 333 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 12m.