The average train between Wick and Manchester takes 17h 28m and the fastest train takes 13h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Wick 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 3 times a day between Wick and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wick is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 17h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wick 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wick station and arriving at Manchester station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
Wick to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.
Wick to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Wick to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wick and Manchester is 554.2 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Wick to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 12h 46m.