The average train between Hitchin and Manchester takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 2 hours between Hitchin and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Manchester station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Hitchin to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hitchin to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hitchin and Manchester is 215.2 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Manchester Piccadilly via Peterborough in around 4h 55m.