The average train between Manchester and Wick takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Wick. 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 Wick. 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 Wick at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Wick? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wick. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wick station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Manchester to Wick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Wick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wick station.
Book your Manchester to Wick train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Wick is 554.2 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wick via Haymarket and Inverness in around 13h 8m.