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Trip Overview

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.

3h 50m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Wishaw train times

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 11:50 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 32m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 31m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLumoScotRail3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 32m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLumoScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Wishaw? 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.

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  • Distance: 213.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wishaw, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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