The average train between Armadale and Manchester takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Armadale 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 Armadale and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Armadale is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Armadale to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Armadale station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Armadale to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Armadale to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Armadale to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Armadale and Manchester is 284.8 km. The road distance is 385 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m.