The average train between Dingwall and Manchester takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dingwall 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 Dingwall and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dingwall is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dingwall 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 Dingwall to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dingwall station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Dingwall to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Dingwall to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Dingwall to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dingwall and Manchester is 477.8 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Dingwall to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 8h 56m.