The cheapest and fastest trains from Lockerbie to Manchester
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lockerbie to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lockerbie to Manchester will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 18 trains that leave Lockerbie for Manchester every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:012h21Lockerbie8:22Manchester£581One-way0 changes
7:112h10Lockerbie9:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
8:122h09Lockerbie10:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
9:102h12Lockerbie11:22Manchester£581One-way0 changes
10:102h11Lockerbie12:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
8:122h09Lockerbie10:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
7:112h10Lockerbie9:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
15:112h10Lockerbie17:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
17:112h10Lockerbie19:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
10:102h11Lockerbie12:21Manchester£581One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lockerbie to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lockerbie to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £51.
Distance: 196 km
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lockerbie to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Lockerbie to Manchester trains for today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 Lockerbie | 2h12 | 11:22 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:10 Lockerbie | 2h12 | 15:22 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Lockerbie to Manchester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lockerbie to Manchester
Trains from Lockerbie to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 3:40 |
Last train 21:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Lockerbie to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Lockerbie and Manchester from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lockerbie to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lockerbie to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lockerbie and Manchester
Most Lockerbie to Manchester trains use the Lockerbie to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Lockerbie and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lockerbie station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Lockerbie from Lockerbie city centre
Lockerbie train station facilities and services
Lockerbie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lockerbie.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lockerbie. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lockerbie: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lockerbie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lockerbie: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Lockerbie arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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