The average train between Manchester and Howden takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Howden. 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 Howden. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Howden at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Howden. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Howden station via Selby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Manchester to Howden train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Howden train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Selby station.
Book your Manchester to Howden train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Hull Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Howden is 95.4 km. The road distance is 115 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Selby hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 19m.