The average train between Scotland and Manchester takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Scotland to Manchester. 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 Scotland and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Scotland to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Scotland to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Manchester is 386.4 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly via Preston in around 3h 28m.
