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Manchester to Scotland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Scotland takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 32m
£49–128

Manchester to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Scotland? 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 Manchester to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 32m.

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