The average train between Barrhead and Manchester takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrhead 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 Barrhead and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrhead is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barrhead to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barrhead station and arriving at Manchester station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Barrhead to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Barrhead to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Barrhead to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barrhead and Manchester is 292.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Barrhead to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 9m.