The average train between Manchester and Scotland takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Scotland. 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Scotland station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Manchester to Scotland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Scotland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Manchester to Scotland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Scotland is 386.4 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 26m.
