The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
6 h 12 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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.


Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:48 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h12 | 12:00 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 11:49. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 11:49 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)
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