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Manchester to Wishaw trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Wishaw takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Wishaw. 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 53m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 28m
£64–104

Manchester to Wishaw train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Wishaw. 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 Wishaw at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Wishaw? 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 Wishaw.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wishaw, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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