The average train between Cumbernauld and Manchester takes 4h 20m 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.
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 10:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell 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 Cumbernauld to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Cumbernauld to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Cumbernauld to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cumbernauld to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cumbernauld and Manchester is 296.4 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Manchester Piccadilly via Motherwell and Preston in around 4h 2m.