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The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Havant among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 304 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Havant:
A train is £61 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Havant costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Havant take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Coach takes on average 7h 3m.
The journey is about 10m faster (4h 28m by train vs 4h 38m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£52 vs £62). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Manchester to Havant run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Open-air military museum with restored fortifications, tunnels, vehicles, and displays. Well worth the short trip for immersive local military history.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Chichester with changing exhibitions, historic displays, and attractive gardens. A strong regional cultural stop.
Large harbour-side nature reserve with walking trails, birdwatching, and broad coastal views. A local favourite for fresh air and peaceful scenery.
Attractive coastal path area around Langstone Harbour, popular for walking, wildlife, and waterside views close to Havant and Hayling Island.
Quiet waterside area with old buildings, harbour views, and sailing activity. Ideal for a short stroll to experience the character of historic Langstone.
A Sussex and Hampshire coastal classic of smoked haddock in a creamy parsley sauce, often served with mash. It reflects the area’s long fishing and smokehouse traditions.
Fresh crab from the nearby south coast, prized for sweet meat and simple preparation in sandwiches, salads or dressed platters. A staple of local seaside eating.
Oysters from Chichester Harbour and nearby waters are a long-standing local delicacy, valued for their clean, briny flavour and strong link to the harbour economy.
Refined restaurant in nearby Emsworth focusing on seasonal British cooking and seafood, with an intimate neighbourhood atmosphere.
Established country pub in Havant known for British pub food, roasts and a traditional interior with a welcoming local feel.
Well-known traditional pub in Emsworth with local ales, fish dishes and classic British comfort food close to the harbour.
Moderate for southern England. Accommodation and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but local buses and rail links help keep day-to-day visitor costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Havant 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 Havant, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Havant trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Havant station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Havant train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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: Yes.
East Didsbury is 8 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
East Didsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Didsbury, The Gateway
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Ticket office support is available at East Didsbury. Information desks are located near the ticket office.
Luggage storage is available at East Didsbury.
Available at East Didsbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at East Didsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Didsbury: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Manchester Didsbury, Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury, Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel.
Havant has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Havant.
Wi-Fi is available at Havant. ATMs are available at Havant.
Ticket office support is available at Havant.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Havant: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Havant: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Havant: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to main entrance and Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth and Southampton). Entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Brighton and London) is via a 12m long ramp, gradient = 1:10. Access between platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, available when station is staffed (until 22:00). There is a an alternative step-free route between up-side and down-side entrances via a local authority footbridge with long ramps at gentle (1:11-1:12) gradient on each side. Total round trip distance via ramps is 260m, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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