The average train between Manchester and Berkhamsted takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Berkhamsted. 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 Manchester and Berkhamsted. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Berkhamsted at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Berkhamsted. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Berkhamsted station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Manchester to Berkhamsted train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Berkhamsted train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Berkhamsted station.
Book your Manchester to Berkhamsted train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Berkhamsted is 222.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Berkhamsted via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 25m.