The average train between Manchester and Plockton takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Plockton. 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 Plockton. The earliest departure is at 10:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Plockton at 3:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Plockton station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Manchester to Plockton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Plockton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Duncraig station.
Book your Manchester to Plockton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Manchester and Plockton is 480.1 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Duncraig via Haymarket and Inverness in around 11h 9m.