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Compare train, coach and flight for Hitchin to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 216 km
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6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Manchester from Hitchin by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Hitchin to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Hitchin to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Hitchin to Manchester.

There are 3 options to travel between Hitchin and Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Manchester is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £13 compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A coach is £58 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £72 from Hitchin to Manchester.
Taking a coach costs £70 less than taking a train, which costs on average £83 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Hitchin and Manchester is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Manchester by coach takes 6 h 45 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 8 min of travel time.
Manchester is approximately 133 miles away from Hitchin.
The average frequency per day from Hitchin to Manchester is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Hitchin to Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Hitchin to Manchester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hitchin to Manchester:
- You can travel by coach from Hitchin to Manchester with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Hitchin to Manchester tickets for £13 on Omio.
- You can go to Manchester from Hitchin by train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Thameslink. You'll see cheap train tickets for £83 with Avanti West Coast from Hitchin to Manchester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hitchin to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Hitchin and Manchester.
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