The average train between Aviemore and Manchester takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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 5 times a day between Aviemore and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Aviemore to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Aviemore to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Aviemore and Manchester is 424.9 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 6h 40m.