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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Huddersfield
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Huddersfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Huddersfield will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Huddersfield every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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.
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Compare train and coach for Manchester to Huddersfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Huddersfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 35 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Huddersfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Huddersfield trains for today, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L36943 | On time 08:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 08:41 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L37178 | On time 08:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 08:45 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L36945 | On time 08:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 09:11 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L36636 | On time 08:31 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h30 | 09:01 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L36834 | On time 08:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h34 | 09:19 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L36950 | On time 09:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 09:41 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 January | |||||
| 05:00 Manchester | 0h40 | 05:40 Huddersfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Huddersfield
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Trains from Manchester to Huddersfield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 25m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Huddersfield trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Huddersfield from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Manchester to Huddersfield: Journey Details
Trains from Manchester to Huddersfield run throughout the day and evening. The first service leaves Manchester at just after 4:30 am. Regular services then begin at around 6:15 am, and trains leave approximately every 15 minutes during the day. During the evening services run at 30 minute intervals, with the last train of the day leaving at around 11:20 pm. Train services between Manchester and Huddersfield are provided by Northern, and First TransPennine Express. All services run directly, with no changes.
Taking the Train from Manchester
Trains from Manchester to Huddersfield depart from two stations; Victoria and Piccadilly. Piccadilly is the busiest station, and is the nearest to Manchester coach station, where local and national bus services can be found. Both stations are centrally located and are easily accessed by bus, with services running throughout the day and during the night. There are taxi ranks outside both stations, as well as car collection and drop off points.
Getting into Huddersfield by Train
Huddersfield is a large town set within the beautiful county of West Yorkshire. The town is full of stunning Victorian architecture, and the train station is a Grade I listed building. The station is located in St. George's Square, in the centre of the town. The Huddersfield Bus station is situated a short distance from the train station. There is a shuttle bus service, called the FreeCityBus connects the station with the bus station, as well as the surrounding areas of the town. There are a small amount of parking spaces available outside the station, as well as a taxi rank by the entrance. The station can be easily accessed on foot or by bicycle.
FAQs: Manchester to Huddersfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Huddersfield
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
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- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: The Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
ParkingTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the main road and a ramp.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Railway bridge above station (Whiteacre Street) at service bus stop (17281/2)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step-free access to platform via short ramp from car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the main road ( Lockwood Road) adjacent to the School / post office at service bus stops (21510/1) a little walk from the station. Limited access to the station due to height restriction. (Station side for Huddersfield, opposite side for Penistone)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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