The average train between Manchester and Hemel Hempstead takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Hemel Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Manchester to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hemel Hempstead station.
Book your Manchester to Hemel Hempstead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Hemel Hempstead is 226.8 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hemel Hempstead via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 30m.