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The average train between Irvine and Manchester takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 27m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Irvine to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Irvine and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 16m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine 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 Irvine to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 26m.

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