The average train between Manchester and Largs takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Largs. 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 Manchester and Largs. 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 Largs at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Largs. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Largs station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Manchester to Largs train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Largs train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Largs station.
Book your Manchester to Largs train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Largs is 308 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Largs via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 15m.