The average train between Bothwell and Manchester takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bothwell 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 Bothwell and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bothwell is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bothwell to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bothwell to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bothwell station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Bothwell to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Bothwell to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Bothwell to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bothwell and Manchester is 283.7 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Blantyre to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston in around 3h 46m.