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The average train between Scotland and Manchester takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Scotland 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 Scotland and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Scotland to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Scotland and Manchester is 386.4 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly via Preston in around 3h 28m.
