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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£144
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
236 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hertford North (HFN) 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 Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
Fast trains
To travel from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least 2 changes.
06:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)10:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
07:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
08:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
09:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
10:303h35
Hertford North (HFN)14:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
17:363h29
Hertford North (HFN)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
06:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)10:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
07:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
08:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
09:353h30
Hertford North (HFN)13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1441One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 236 km
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£97 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £57
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 17:27 |
Last train 17:27 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £57
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Great Northern from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, Great Northern trains will get you between Hertford North (HFN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 32m
Cheapest Price
£96
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 29m
Cheapest Price
£132
Great Northern frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Booking trains from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 236 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £97, while the average price tends to be around £97.
The train journey from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 236 km and takes approximately 3h 38m. Trains run 12 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by coach, costing approximately £57.
The first train from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 17:27.
The last train from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 17:27.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Trains from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
To travel from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no night train service from Hertford North (HFN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hertford North (HFN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Hertford
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Hertford is Hertford North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hertford North for your trip from Hertford to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:00 Saturday 07:45 - 14:10 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to booking office and platforms 2&3. Steps to platform 1 (some trains to London). Assistance Meeting Point is the station foyer opposite the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 2 and 3. An unheated shelter is available on platform 1
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Hertford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Hertford North (HFN)
Most popular train connections to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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