The average train between Manchester and Hednesford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Hednesford. 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 Hednesford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Hednesford at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Hednesford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hednesford station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Manchester to Hednesford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Hednesford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Manchester to Hednesford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Hednesford is 87.1 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 54 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.