The average train between Paisley and Manchester takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley to Manchester. 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 Paisley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Manchester station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Paisley to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Paisley to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Manchester is 297.1 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 3h 56m.