The average train between Manchester and Wishaw takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Wishaw. 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 Wishaw. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Wishaw at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wishaw station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Manchester to Wishaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Wishaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Manchester to Wishaw train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Wishaw is 276.2 km. The road distance is 344 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.