The average train between Manchester and Carluke takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Carluke. 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 Carluke. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Carluke at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Carluke. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Carluke station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Manchester to Carluke train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Carluke train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Manchester to Carluke train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Carluke is 270.9 km. The road distance is 351 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m.