The average train between Wishaw and Manchester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Wishaw 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 every 2 hours between Wishaw and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Wishaw is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wishaw 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 Wishaw to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wishaw station and arriving at Manchester station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Wishaw to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Wishaw to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Wishaw to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wishaw and Manchester is 276.2 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Wishaw to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Lancaster in around 3h 50m.