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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Cheapest

£44

Average

£46

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

Cheapest

P12901

09:093h35

Glasgow Central (GLC)

12:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£441One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

P12891

04:523h52

Glasgow Central (GLC)

08:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£441One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

P12896

07:113h33

Glasgow Central (GLC)

10:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£441One-way

0 changes

P12907

11:103h34

Glasgow Central (GLC)

14:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£461One-way

0 changes

C50056

05:483h56

Glasgow Central (GLC)

09:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£541One-way

1 change

Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Avanti West Coast C49490 Avanti West Coast \| C49490	04:28 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h47	08:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Transpennine Express P12891 Transpennine Express \| P12891	04:52 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h52	08:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C49423 Avanti West Coast \| C49423	05:33 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h42	09:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50056 Avanti West Coast \| C50056	05:48 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h56	09:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C49425 Avanti West Coast \| C49425	06:29 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h46	10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Transpennine Express P12896 Transpennine Express \| P12896	07:11 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h33	10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C44575 Avanti West Coast \| C44575	07:36 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h39	11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C50060 Avanti West Coast \| C50060	08:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h44	11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C49429 Avanti West Coast \| C49429	08:38 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h37	12:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Transpennine Express P12901 Transpennine Express \| P12901	09:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h35	12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C49431 Avanti West Coast \| C49431	09:36 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h39	13:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C49434 Avanti West Coast \| C49434	10:38 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h37	14:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
Transpennine Express P12907 Transpennine Express \| P12907	11:10 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h34	14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 33 m

Average

3 h 42 m

Trains per day

Distance

306 km

Of the 13 trains that leave Glasgow for Manchester Airport (MAN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

P12896

07:113h33

Glasgow Central (GLC)

10:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£441One-way

0 changes

P12907

11:103h34

Glasgow Central (GLC)

14:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£461One-way

0 changes

P12901

09:093h35

Glasgow Central (GLC)

12:44Manchester Airport (MIA)

£441One-way

0 changes

C49434

10:383h37

Glasgow Central (GLC)

14:15Manchester Airport (MIA)

£851One-way

1 change

C49429

08:383h37

Glasgow Central (GLC)

12:15Manchester Airport (MIA)

£851One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Trains from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 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

Coach from £16

Distance

305 km

Average train duration

3h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 34m

First train

07:00

Last train

14:08

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and ScotRail trains Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Find the best trains to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Glasgow with Omio's travel partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and ScotRail from £11. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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 Airport (MAN) train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £11

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.

Virgin Trains from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £16
Virgin Trains frequency: 19 a day

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 Airport (MAN) train information with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 5 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £71

FAQs: Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Airport (MAN).

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) is £40; 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 Airport (MAN) train time is 3 h 34 min covering the 189 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 14: 08.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There is 1 direct train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN), you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Manchester Airport (MAN). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Glasgow and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN) is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Glasgow including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Manchester Airport (MAN)

Glasgow

Manchester

Glasgow Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

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

Public transport 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.