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Barrhead to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barrhead and Manchester takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrhead 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.

4h 18m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 15m
£68–135

Barrhead to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barrhead and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrhead is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barrhead 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.

Map of how to get from Barrhead to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Barrhead, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Barrhead to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 15m.

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