The average train between Airdrie and Manchester takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Airdrie and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Airdrie is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Airdrie station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Airdrie to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Airdrie 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 and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Airdrie and Manchester is 287.9 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Airdrie to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 4h 51m.