The average train between West Lothian and Manchester takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from West Lothian 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 every 4 hours between West Lothian and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Lothian is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Lothian to Manchester. However, there are services departing from West Lothian station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
West Lothian to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
West Lothian to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your West Lothian to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between West Lothian and Manchester is 282.7 km. The road distance is 372 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m.