The average train between Manchester and Shenfield takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Shenfield. 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 Shenfield. 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 Shenfield at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shenfield. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Shenfield station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Manchester to Shenfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Shenfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Manchester to Shenfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Manchester and Shenfield is 269 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shenfield via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 3h 4m.
