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Outbound fromHarwich to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 6h 26m to travel from Harwich to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 181 miles (292 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Harwich to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £56.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:32 | |
| Departure station | Harwich | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 5h 16m | |
| Distance | 181 miles (292 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £56.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Harwich to Manchester in 5 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Harwich to Manchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 26 minutes to travel the 181 miles (292 km) from Harwich to Manchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia to Manchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Harwich to Manchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £56.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Harwich to Manchester
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Harwich to Manchester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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