The average train between Manchester and Stevenage takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Stevenage. 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 Stevenage. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Stevenage at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stevenage. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stevenage station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Manchester to Stevenage train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Stevenage train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Manchester to Stevenage train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Manchester and Stevenage is 222.7 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stevenage via Doncaster in around 3h 19m.