The average train between Kilwinning and Manchester takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilwinning 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 Kilwinning and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilwinning is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilwinning to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kilwinning station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Kilwinning to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilwinning station.
Kilwinning to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Kilwinning to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilwinning and Manchester is 289.2 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Kilwinning to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 14m.