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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Harpenden to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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JOD 42.950
Mon10Nov
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JOD 48.660
Tue11Nov
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Wed12Nov
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Thu13Nov
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Harpenden to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Harpenden to Manchester, starting from JOD 42.950 and averaging JOD 50.610. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 11m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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20:17
4h 19m, Changes required
Harpenden
00:36
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayNorthern
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20:22
3h 26m, Changes required
Harpenden
23:48
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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20:22
5h 37m, Changes required
Harpenden
01:59
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern
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20:52
3h 47m, Changes required
Harpenden
00:39
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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21:17
3h 22m, Changes required
Harpenden
00:39
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayCrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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23:22
9h 3m, Changes required
Harpenden
08:25
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Paris
ThameslinkEast Midlands RailwayAvanti West Coast
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Harpenden to Manchester Train Route Details

First train
First train
03:49
Last train
Last train
23:22
Departure station
Departure station
Harpenden
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
3h 11m
Distance
Distance
225 km
Price
Price
JOD 42.950*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Harpenden to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Harpenden to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Harpenden to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Harpenden to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Harpenden to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Harpenden to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Harpenden to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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