The average train between Manchester and Montrose takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Montrose. 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 Montrose. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Montrose at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Montrose station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Manchester to Montrose train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Montrose train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Montrose station.
Book your Manchester to Montrose train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Montrose is 359.5 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Montrose via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 49m.