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Lochmaben Heritage Centre
Local heritage museum in nearby Lochmaben with displays on the town, its people and surrounding area, ideal for understanding district history.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Lockerbie
Showing times and prices for 29 Aug
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
196 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Lockerbie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Lockerbie will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Lockerbie every day 2 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 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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.
9:395h06Manchester14:45Lockerbie£401One-way0 changes
12:082h35Manchester14:43Lockerbie£511One-way0 changes
- 12:082h35Manchester14:43Lockerbie£511One-way0 changes
- 9:395h06Manchester14:45Lockerbie£401One-way0 changes
Live departures
Manchester to Lockerbie train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Lockerbie trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:38 Manchester | 5h07 | 12:45 Lockerbie | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Lockerbie
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Lockerbie run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Lockerbie trainsTranspennine Express, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Lockerbie from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£21
Transpennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£58
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day
Complete guide to Lockerbie
Things to do in Lockerbie
Discover the best of Lockerbie — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lockerbie trip today.
- Recommended
Lockerbie Airfield Heritage Museum
Volunteer-run aviation museum at Lockerbie Airfield with aircraft exhibits and local flying history, popular with families and enthusiasts.
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Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
Museum in Ecclefechan exploring the life and writings of Thomas Carlyle in his birthplace, with period rooms and literary interpretation.
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Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre and Garden of Remembrance
Memorial garden in Lockerbie commemorating victims of the 1988 disaster, offering a calm reflective space close to the town centre.
- Recommended
Castle Loch Country Park
Large country park near Lochmaben with lochside walks, woodland, wildlife and family-friendly outdoor space for an easy day out.
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Eskrigg Reserve
Scenic reservoir and nature area popular for walking, birdwatching and open views, with a peaceful atmosphere just outside Lockerbie.
Haggis
Haggis is a savoury pudding of sheep offal, oats and spices, long tied to Scottish cooking and commonly served with neeps and tatties.
- Gluten-free
Cullen Skink
Cullen skink is a rich Scottish smoked haddock, potato and onion soup. It is cherished as a hearty traditional dish across Scotland.
Scotch Broth
Scotch broth is a filling soup of lamb or mutton, barley and root vegetables, a classic comfort dish in southern Scotland.
Just Be
Popular Indian restaurant offering curries, tandoori dishes and takeaways, with a casual atmosphere near the town centre.
The Townhead Hotel
Traditional hotel restaurant in Lockerbie serving Scottish classics, grills and hearty mains in a relaxed, dependable setting.
The Lairds Inn
Casual café and deli known for coffee, breakfasts, soups and light lunches, good for a relaxed daytime stop in Lockerbie.
Pound sterling (£)
Lockerbie is moderate for the UK. Dining and accommodation are usually cheaper than big cities, while local transport options are limited so visitors may spend more on taxis or driving.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £35+ per person for higher-end dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is often included rarely outside larger venues. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service. Taxis: round up. Cafes and pubs: tipping is optional.
FAQs: Manchester to Lockerbie train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Lockerbie 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 Lockerbie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Lockerbie can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The train journey from Manchester to Lockerbie covers a distance of 196 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Lockerbie is 196 km.
The first train from Manchester to Lockerbie leaves at 4:48.
The last train from Manchester to Lockerbie departs at 21:12.
Trains from Manchester to Lockerbie run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Lockerbie.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Lockerbie. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
To travel from Manchester to Lockerbie, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Lockerbie.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Lockerbie is Manchester Airport (MIA), and it arrives at Lockerbie station (LOC).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lockerbie is by train, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Manchester to Lockerbie in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Lockerbie offers scenic views, including stretches of picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming rural landscapes, making it a pleasant and visually appealing travel experience.
A day trip from Manchester to Lockerbie is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 10m. However, there are 4 trains per day.
Lockerbie can be explored in about one to two days, offering a chance to visit its historical sites and enjoy the local scenery.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Lockerbie.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Lockerbie
Most Manchester to Lockerbie trains use the Manchester Airport to Lockerbie station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Lockerbie train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Lockerbie
Which Manchester station do trains to Lockerbie leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Lockerbie leave from Manchester Airport. The station is 13 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £4 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
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.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
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.
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · £2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m
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.
Which Lockerbie station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Lockerbie arrive at Lockerbie. Lockerbie is from Lockerbie city centre.
LockerbieLockerbie station, Station Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2HA
City-centre transport
Getting to Lockerbie from Lockerbie city centre
Bus104, 380, 381, 382, 383, 724 · 1m · every ~10 min
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.
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