The average train between Manchester and Lochgelly takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lochgelly. 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 Manchester and Lochgelly. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Lochgelly at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lochgelly. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lochgelly station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Manchester to Lochgelly train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Lochgelly train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Manchester to Lochgelly train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Lochgelly is 302.4 km. The road distance is 390 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m.