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West Calder to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from West Calder to Manchester, starting from £15.50 and averaging £23.60. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 30m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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06:32
West Calder
11:48
Manchester Victoria
5h 16m, Changes requiredScotRailLNERTransPennine Express
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06:55
West Calder
10:51
Deansgate
3h 56m, Changes requiredScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern
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07:08
West Calder
12:16
Manchester Victoria
5h 8m, Changes requiredScotRailLNERTransPennine Express
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07:47
West Calder
11:22
Manchester Oxford Road
3h 35m, Changes requiredScotRailTransPennine Express
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07:47
West Calder
12:47
Manchester Victoria
5h, Changes requiredScotRailLNERTransPennine Express
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08:12
West Calder
12:18
Paris
4h 6m, Changes requiredScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern
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West Calder to Manchester Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:02
Last train
Last train
23:02
Departure station
Departure station
West Calder
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
3h 30m
Distance
Distance
278 km
Price
Price
£15.50*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from West Calder to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from West Calder to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from West Calder to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from West Calder to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from West Calder to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from West Calder to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

West Calder to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.