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Howden Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run local museum covering Howden’s past, including trade, buildings and community life in a compact historic setting.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Howden
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 16 Nov
- Cheapest price on 16 Nov
- £17
- Average ticket price on 16 Nov
- £28
- Fastest journey on 16 Nov
- 1 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on 16 Nov
- 1 h 48 m
- Trains on 16 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 95 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Howden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Howden will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Fast trains
On Mon 16 Nov, we found 6 trains from Manchester to Howden, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
C2443219:30 1h30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 21:00 Howden station (HOW) £17 1 One-way 0 changes- W84843+
P2449918:30 1h56 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 20:26 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 1 change - G16319+L89638
19:45 1h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 21:36 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 1 change - C24376+P24513 · G89018
20:30 1h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 22:21 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 2 changes - W84837+P24488
17:30 1h53 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 19:23 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 1 change
- C24432
19:30 1h30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 21:00 Howden station (HOW) £17 1 One-way 0 changes - G16319+L89638
19:45 1h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 21:36 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 1 change - C24376+P24513 · G89018
20:30 1h51 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 22:21 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 2 changes - W84837+P24488
17:30 1h53 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 19:23 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 1 change - W84843+P24499
18:30 1h56 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 20:26 Howden station (HOW) £30 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Howden
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Howden run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 48m.
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
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester to Howden trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Howden.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Howden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Manchester to Howden covers a distance of 95 km and takes approximately 1h 48m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Howden is 95 km.
The first train from Manchester to Howden leaves at 5:24.
The last train from Manchester to Howden departs at 22:54.
Trains from Manchester to Howden run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Howden.
Live departures
Manchester to Howden train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Howden trains for tomorrow, Monday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84837+P24488 | 17:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h53 | 19:23 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| W84843+P24499 | 18:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h56 | 20:26 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| C24432 | 19:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h30 | 21:00 Howden station (HOW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16319+L89638 | On time 19:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h51 | 21:36 Howden station (HOW) | 1 change | |
| C24376+G89018 · P24513 | 20:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h51 | 22:21 Howden station (HOW) | 2 changes | |
| C24836+L89653 · P24517 | 20:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h42 | 23:27 Howden station (HOW) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Transpennine Express from Manchester to Howden trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Howden from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£17
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Howden
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Howden.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Howden.
Complete guide to Howden
Things to do in Howden
Discover the best of Howden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Howden trip today.
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Goole Museum
Museum in nearby Goole with social and maritime history displays, useful for understanding the wider area around Howden.
- Recommended
Hull and East Riding Museum
A regional museum in Hull with art, archaeology and local history collections, suitable for a broader museum day trip from Howden.
- Recommended
Market Place
Howden’s central square with historic buildings and regular market activity, forming the main focal point for exploring the town on foot.
- Recommended
Market Weighton Canal Towpath
Traffic-free towpath walks along the Market Weighton Canal offer waterside scenery, wildlife watching and an easy local stroll.
The Ashes Playing Field
A pleasant green space beside the Minster and town centre, good for a quiet pause and views of Howden’s historic skyline.
Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding served with roast meat and gravy, a defining Sunday dinner staple across East Yorkshire and the wider county.
- Vegetarian
Parkin
Parkin is a dark ginger cake made with oatmeal and treacle, long linked with Yorkshire autumn traditions and Bonfire Night.
- Gluten-free
Wensleydale Cheese
Wensleydale cheese is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese, often eaten with fruit cake or chutney and strongly associated with the county’s dairy heritage.
Kitchen
Casual café and restaurant known locally for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee in a friendly town-centre atmosphere.
Shapla
Established Indian restaurant offering popular curries and grilled dishes in a comfortable, informal setting.
The Bowmans Hotel
Traditional pub in central Howden serving classic British meals and drinks in a relaxed, historic setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Howden is moderate for the UK. Dining and cafés are fairly typical for a small English market town, while accommodation and local transport are often cheaper than in major cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food, bakery items, or a pub lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant or pub meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino or similar coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés and pubs may have tip jars, but tipping is optional.
East Yorkshire Buses
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city centre
Howden Station -> Hull Paragon Interchange
- Distance
- 0 km
- Travel time
- 24 min
Best option: Northern train to Hull Paragon Interchange
- Price
- £3.00
- Duration
- 24 min
- East Yorkshire buses support contactless Tap On, Tap Off, which automatically works out the best fare for bus travel.
- Howden Station is outside the town centre; local bus J36 links the station with Howden War Memorial on Mondays to Saturdays.
Plan your visit to Howden
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Howden.
The train journey from Manchester to Howden offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Pennines, picturesque villages, and lush countryside, making it a pleasant and visually appealing trip.
FAQs: Manchester to Howden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Howden 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 Howden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Manchester to Howden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Howden.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Howden
Most Manchester to Howden trains use the Manchester Victoria to Howden station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Howden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Howden
Which Manchester station do trains to Howden leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Howden leave from Manchester Victoria. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY.
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Which Howden station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Howden arrive at Howden. Howden is 3 km from Howden city centre.
HowdenGoole DN14 7LF, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Howden from Howden city centre
Howden is 2 km from Howden city centre. Public transport options include:
BusJ36 · 5m · every ~4 min
Howden train station facilities and services
Howden has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Howden.
Train stations for Manchester to Howden
Check train stations information for Manchester and Howden, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Howden is Manchester Victoria, and it arrives at Howden.
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