The average train between Johnstone and Manchester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Johnstone 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 hourly between Johnstone and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Johnstone to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Johnstone to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Johnstone to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Johnstone and Manchester is 299.4 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 3h 51m.