Scotland to Manchester Trains

Scotland to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Manchester takes 3h 31m 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...

3h 28m

£52–120

Scotland to Manchester train times

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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:26 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:34 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotland to Manchester? 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.