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Knebworth House
Internationally known house museum with fine collections, state rooms, and parkland. One of the region's standout heritage visits near Stevenage.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Stevenage is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Stevenage will cost around €220 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €130.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Stevenage without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Manchester to Stevenage run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 2h 30m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Stevenage.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Stevenage trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W84648+ C02170 | 6:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h52 | 9:02 AM Stevenage station (SVG) | 1 transfer | |
W34018+ W45435+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 6:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h14 | 9:28 AM Stevenage station (SVG) | 2 transfers | |
W33953+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W32874 | 6:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h14 | 9:43 AM Stevenage station (SVG) | 2 transfers | |
G15866+ C02161 | 7:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h56 | 9:56 AM Stevenage station (SVG) | 1 transfer | |
W84653+ L01624+ W32885 | 7:12 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h34 | 10:46 AM Stevenage station (SVG) | 2 transfers | |
W34117+ W45424+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 7:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h14 | 10:28 AM Stevenage station (SVG) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Manchester to Stevenage with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and Transpennine Express. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and Transpennine Express. Regional trains available on this route with East Midlands Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Internationally known house museum with fine collections, state rooms, and parkland. One of the region's standout heritage visits near Stevenage.
Historic Tudor mansion with art, furnished interiors, and gardens. A rewarding cultural day trip from Stevenage with strong heritage appeal.
Free local museum covering Stevenage's development from village to New Town. A strong introduction to the town's history and identity.
Large waterside park with lakes, trails, play areas, and water sports. One of Stevenage's top outdoor spaces for walking and relaxing.
Historic high street lined with old buildings, independent shops, and pubs. The best area to experience Stevenage's older character and street life.
Linear park and woodland corridor ideal for gentle walks and wildlife spotting. A quieter local favorite showing Stevenage's green urban design.
A Hertfordshire staple of sausages cooked in batter, common in local pubs and valued as a classic comforting British meal.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy is a traditional Sunday pub meal widely eaten in Stevenage and across Hertfordshire.
An old English dessert of stewed apples baked under a crumbly topping. It is a familiar pudding in local homes and pub menus.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean venue serving grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively contemporary dining room.
Established Indian restaurant in Stevenage Old Town, praised for polished service, classic curries and a smart but relaxed setting.
Well-known local pub with craft beer and casual food, valued for burgers, social atmosphere and regular community events.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but rail fares and pubs can raise daily tourist costs.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Stevenage 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 Stevenage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Stevenage trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Stevenage station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Stevenage train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: 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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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