The average train between Manchester and Airdrie takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Airdrie. 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 Manchester and Airdrie. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Airdrie at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Airdrie station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Manchester to Airdrie train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Airdrie train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Manchester to Airdrie train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Airdrie is 287.9 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Airdrie via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 21m.