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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 22 Dec
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
300 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Fast trains
To travel from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
06:104h16
Prestwick Intl Airport10:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
08:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport12:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
10:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport14:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
12:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport16:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
14:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport18:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
08:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport12:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
10:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport14:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
12:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport16:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
14:124h14
Prestwick Intl Airport18:26Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
16:124h15
Prestwick Intl Airport20:27Manchester
£981One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow International Airport to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 300 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow International Airport to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow International Airport to Manchester trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 00:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:26 Glasgow International Airport | 3h54 | 13:20 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:55 Glasgow International Airport | 5h39 | 18:34 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 15:31. The fastest train covers the 300 km distance in 3h 53m.
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
Coach from £18
Distance 300 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 15:31 |
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
Coach from £18
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow International Airport and Manchester from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 11m
Cheapest Price
£37
Avanti West Coast frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 3m
Cheapest Price
£98
ScotRail frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Glasgow International Airport to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow International Airport 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.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Booking trains from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester is by coach, costing approximately £18.
The train distance from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester is 300 km.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
The train journey from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester covers a distance of 300 km and takes approximately 3h 53m. Trains run 15 per day.
The first train from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester leaves at 7:02.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester.
The last train from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester departs at 15:31.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester.
A day trip from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 53m. Trains operate with a frequency of 15 per day over a distance of 300 km.
Trains from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester run approximately 15 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester.
The train journey from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands and the rolling hills of Northern England. Passengers can enjoy sights of the countryside, quaint villages, and stretches of natural beauty along the route.
There is no night train service from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester.
To get from Glasgow International Airport to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow International Airport and Manchester
Glasgow
Manchester
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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