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The average train between Manchester and Girvan takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Girvan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
6h 6m
£73–168

Manchester to Girvan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Girvan. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Girvan at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Girvan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Girvan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Girvan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Girvan via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 6m.

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