The average train between Fife and Manchester takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Fife 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 4 hours between Fife and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Fife to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Fife to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Fife and Manchester is 320.9 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 5h 5m.