How to get to Manchester from Harpenden

There are 2 options to travel between Harpenden and Manchester including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Harpenden to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Harpenden to Manchester:

A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harpenden to Manchester costing on average £74.

A coach is £255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harpenden to Manchester costing on average £269.

The fastest way to travel from Harpenden to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 45m.

Coach takes on average 4h 6m.

The Harpenden to Manchester distance is approximately 224 km.

The average frequency per day from Harpenden to Manchester is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harpenden and Manchester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harpenden to Manchester:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Harpenden station (HPD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
• Coaches mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Harpenden to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
• Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Harpenden to Manchester with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
• 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Harpenden to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Harpenden to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.

A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.