The average train between Alloa and Manchester takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Alloa 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 Alloa and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alloa is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Alloa station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Alloa to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.
Alloa to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Alloa to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alloa and Manchester is 309.4 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Alloa to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 46m.