The average train between Girvan and Manchester takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Girvan 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 2 hours between Girvan and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girvan is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Girvan station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Girvan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Girvan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Girvan to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Girvan and Manchester is 259 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Girvan to Manchester Oxford Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 13m.