The average train between Manchester and Hertfordshire takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Manchester to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Manchester to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Manchester and Hertfordshire is 227 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m.