The average train between Airdrie and Manchester takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Airdrie to Manchester. 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 Airdrie and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Airdrie is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Airdrie to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Airdrie station and arriving at Manchester station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Airdrie to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Airdrie to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Airdrie to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Airdrie and Manchester is 287.9 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Airdrie to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 4h 29m.