The average train between Manchester and Hexham takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Hexham. 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 Hexham. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Hexham at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Hexham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hexham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Manchester to Hexham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Hexham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Hexham station.
Book your Manchester to Hexham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Hexham is 166 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hexham via Carlisle in around 3h 6m.