Cumbernauld to Manchester Trains

Cumbernauld to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cumbernauld and Manchester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cumbernauld 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.

4h 16m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 3m

£44–121

Cumbernauld to Manchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cumbernauld and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:17 PM → 10:15 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:21 PM → 12:56 PM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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