The average train between Manchester and Alba takes 18h 39m and the fastest train takes 13h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Alba. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Alba. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Alba at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 18h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Alba. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Alba station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
Manchester to Alba train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Alba train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alba station.
Book your Manchester to Alba train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Alba is 1,227.4 km. The road distance is 1,532 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alba via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 14h 34m.