The cheapest and fastest trains from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 1 trains that leave Harlow Town (HWN) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £111.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£80 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 18:39. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 18:39 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Harlow Town (HWN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harlow Town (HWN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Harlow Town (HWN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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