The average train between Manchester and Methil takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Methil. 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Methil. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Methil at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Methil. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Methil station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Manchester to Methil train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Methil train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leven station.
Book your Manchester to Methil train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Methil is 304.7 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Leven via Haymarket in around 4h 32m.