The average train between Manchester and Harpenden takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Harpenden. 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 30 minutes between Manchester and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Manchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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The distance between Manchester and Harpenden is 224.3 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m.