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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€67

Average price

€70

Fastest journey

3 h 18 m

Average duration

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

295 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Manchester will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Manchester without transferring at least once.

C27156+

Y03660

08:10AM3h51

Glasgow Central (GLC)

12:01PMManchester Victoria (MCV)

€671One-way

1 transfer

C27156+

Y00889

08:10AM3h41

Glasgow Central (GLC)

11:51AMDeansgate (DGT)

€681One-way

1 transfer

W10459+

Y02256

08:00AM3h18

Glasgow Central (GLC)

11:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

€761One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 295 km

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Train	Most popular Bus
€75 Average price	€33 Average price Cheapest
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Glasgow to Manchester train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 6:24 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
W10457+C26570	On time 7:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h22	10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Glasgow to Manchester is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Glasgow to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Glasgow to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Glasgow to Manchester.

Trains

from €45

Buses

from €17

Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Manchester

United Kingdom

Trains from Glasgow to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €18

Distance

295 km

Average train duration

4h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

€30

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 11m

First train

03:28

Last train

23:39

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €18

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and East Coast trains Glasgow to Manchester

For as little as €19 you can travel by train to Manchester from Glasgow with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and East Coast. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Glasgow to Manchester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: €19
Virgin Trains frequency: 19 a day

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.

Glasgow to Manchester train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: €49

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

Glasgow to Manchester train information with East Coast:

Average Duration: 5 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: €96

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Glasgow to Manchester train information with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 4 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: €91

Trains from Glasgow to Manchester

Once great industrial cities of the Victorian era, Glasgow and Manchester have reinvented themselves as cultural and media powerhouses for the 21st century. The rail links established in the 19th century remain, allowing business and leisure travelers to take direct trains from Glasgow to Manchester seven days a week. Journey times from Scotland's largest city are around three hours and 15 minutes for the quickest services. Departures range from very early morning to mid evening. Additional indirect trains with one change en route increase the journey options to Manchester.

Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Manchester

First Transpennine Express operates direct trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly. Indirect connections involve taking First Transpennine Express or Virgin Trains departures from Glasgow and changing at Carlisle, Lancaster, Wigan North Western or Preston for Northern Rail connections to Manchester.

How long is the train from Glasgow to Manchester?

The fastest services on the 216 mile route south from Glasgow to Manchester are First Transpennine Express direct trains, taking three hours and 14 minutes. The quickest indirect connections with Virgin Trains and Northern Rail via Preston only take a minute or two longer to reach Manchester.

How many trains are there from Glasgow to Manchester?

The First Transpennine Express timetable has direct trains from Glasgow to Manchester Piccadilly every two hours from early morning to just after 7:00 p.m. Indirect services run roughly every half hour from very early morning to midday, then at least once an hour in the afternoon until mid evening. Sunday schedules offer less frequent services, no early morning departures from Glasgow and longer journey times on some routes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Manchester?

Departure train station: Glasgow Central Station is situated in the city center, with Subway connections available from nearby St Enoch and bus services stopping on Hope Street and Union Street. Station facilities include a food supermarket, news vendor, bakery, pharmacy, coffee bar and taxi stands.

Arrival train station:Manchester Piccadilly Station is situated in the center of Manchester, with trams stopping by the main entrance and city bus routes stopping on London Road and Fairfield Street. The station concourse has a business lounge, a mini supermarket, pharmacy, vending machines, coffee shops, a news vendor, bakery, free WiFi and taxi stands.

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Manchester is €45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to Manchester train travel time is 3 h 11 min for the 295 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 03: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 20: 55.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Glasgow to Manchester with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Glasgow to Manchester you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER, ScotRail, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Glasgow to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 55.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow to Manchester is January.

You have options as you can travel between Glasgow and Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Glasgow to Manchester

Glasgow

Manchester

The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your trip from Glasgow to Manchester.

Glasgow Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
Sun: 09:15 - 21:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops

Parking

Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park

Dining

Burger King
Krispy Kreme
Gordon St Coffee
Starbucks
Upper Crust
The Beer House
Patisserie Valerie
Alston Bar & Beef

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
National key toilets: No
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hotel Indigo Glasgow
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
voco Grand Central Glasgow

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
Sun: 09:15 - 21:30

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.

Public transit options for Glasgow Central

Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.