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Trip Overview

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.

4h 8m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Wishaw to Manchester train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 32m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Wishaw to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Wishaw, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Wishaw to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Lancaster in around 3h 58m.

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