The cheapest and fastest trains from Huddersfield to Manchester
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Manchester will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 9 trains that leave Huddersfield for Manchester on Thu, May 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:37 PM0h32Huddersfield6:09 PMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
4:37 PM0h32Huddersfield5:09 PMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
3:37 PM0h32Huddersfield4:09 PMManchester$111One-way0 transfers
8:54 AM0h43Huddersfield9:37 AMManchester$121One-way0 transfers
6:37 PM0h32Huddersfield7:09 PMManchester$141One-way0 transfers
9:07 AM0h29Huddersfield9:36 AMManchester$151One-way0 transfers
5:37 PM0h32Huddersfield6:09 PMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
4:37 PM0h32Huddersfield5:09 PMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
2:37 PM0h32Huddersfield3:09 PMManchester$141One-way0 transfers
6:37 PM0h32Huddersfield7:09 PMManchester$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Huddersfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Manchester:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Huddersfield to Manchester costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (54m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Huddersfield to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Huddersfield to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24587 | Delayed 11:18 AM 12:07 PMHuddersfield station (HUD) | 0h30 | 11:44 AM 11:44 AMManchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15930 | Delayed 11:23 AM 12:20 PMHuddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15812 | On time 12:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15907 | On time 12:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24708 | On time 12:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h43 | 1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24593 | On time 1:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 1:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24407 | 1:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h30 | 1:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15816 | On time 1:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 2:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15922 | On time 1:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 2:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15818 | On time 1:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h43 | 2:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C03172 | On time 2:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15927 | On time 2:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 2:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15833 | 2:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 3:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15900 | On time 2:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h30 | 3:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15839 | On time 2:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h43 | 3:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24605 | 3:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 3:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15872 | 3:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h31 | 3:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15807 | On time 3:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24965 | 3:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 4:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24726 | 3:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h43 | 4:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24610 | On time 4:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 4:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C25022 | On time 4:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h31 | 4:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85292 | On time 4:25 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h45 | 5:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15813 | On time 4:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24969 | 4:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 5:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24732 | On time 4:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h45 | 5:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C03182 | On time 5:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 5:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15882 | On time 5:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 5:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85301 | On time 5:25 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h45 | 6:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15837 | 5:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 6:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24972 | On time 5:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 6:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15853 | On time 5:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h45 | 6:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24623 | On time 6:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h30 | 6:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15867 | On time 6:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h31 | 6:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85310 | On time 6:26 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h44 | 7:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15817 | On time 6:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 7:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24975 | On time 6:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 7:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24745 | On time 6:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h43 | 7:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C03192 | On time 7:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 7:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15884 | On time 7:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 7:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85319 | On time 7:26 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h44 | 8:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15815 | On time 7:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h33 | 8:10 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24979 | On time 7:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h30 | 8:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15847 | On time 7:54 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h43 | 8:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16022 | On time 8:07 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h29 | 8:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24429 | On time 8:20 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 8:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15808 | On time 8:37 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h31 | 9:08 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24980 | On time 8:49 PM Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h32 | 9:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 6:25 AM Huddersfield | 0h45 | 7:10 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:54 AM Huddersfield | 0h43 | 9:37 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 AM Huddersfield | 0h29 | 9:36 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Huddersfield to Manchester
Trains from Huddersfield to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Huddersfield to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Huddersfield to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step-free access to platform via short ramp from car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the main road ( Lockwood Road) adjacent to the School / post office at service bus stops (21510/1) a little walk from the station. Limited access to the station due to height restriction. (Station side for Huddersfield, opposite side for Penistone)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the main road and a ramp.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Railway bridge above station (Whiteacre Street) at service bus stop (17281/2)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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