The average train between Annan and Manchester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Annan 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 Annan and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annan is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Annan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Annan station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Annan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Annan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Annan to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Annan and Manchester is 180.3 km. The road distance is 221 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 47m.