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Marple Lock Flight
Sixteen restored canal locks rising through Marple. This impressive flight is central to the town’s industrial story and a rewarding walk.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Marple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Marple will cost around £168 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
To travel from Glasgow to Marple you need to make at least 2 changes.

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Trains from Glasgow to Marple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 19:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Glasgow to Marple.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Marple trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:55 Glasgow | 4h10 | 16:05 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:55 Glasgow | 4h10 | 16:05 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:35 Glasgow | 4h30 | 17:05 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:35 Glasgow | 4h30 | 17:05 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:34 Glasgow | 4h31 | 19:05 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:34 Glasgow | 4h31 | 19:05 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:38 Glasgow | 4h27 | 21:05 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:03 Glasgow | 4h02 | 21:05 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:08 Glasgow | 10h35 | 6:43 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:08 Glasgow | 10h35 | 6:43 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:15 Glasgow | 7h50 | 7:05 Marple | 3 changes | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 4:28 Glasgow | 4h41 | 9:09 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 5:33 Glasgow | 4h11 | 9:44 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:48 Glasgow | 3h56 | 9:44 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 5:48 Glasgow | 4h21 | 10:09 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:29 Glasgow | 4h14 | 10:43 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:29 Glasgow | 4h14 | 10:43 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:36 Glasgow | 4h07 | 11:43 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:36 Glasgow | 4h07 | 11:43 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:00 Glasgow | 4h09 | 12:09 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:00 Glasgow | 4h09 | 12:09 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:38 Glasgow | 4h05 | 12:43 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:38 Glasgow | 4h05 | 12:43 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:36 Glasgow | 4h07 | 13:43 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:36 Glasgow | 4h07 | 13:43 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:39 Glasgow | 4h30 | 14:09 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:39 Glasgow | 4h30 | 14:09 Marple | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:38 Glasgow | 4h05 | 14:43 Marple | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:38 Glasgow | 4h05 | 14:43 Marple | 2 changes | |
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A rich meat and potato stew from Greater Manchester, long linked with local mills and workers’ lunches. Best with pickled red cabbage or crusty bread.
A hearty local breakfast of black pudding, bacon, sausage, eggs and toast. Black pudding is a long-standing North West staple.
A baked savoury pie filled with meat and gravy, central to pub and chippy culture across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Smart local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and attentive service in a relaxed setting near the centre of Marple.
Established café and restaurant popular for breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee in a friendly, casual setting.
Traditional pub on the canal serving British favourites, cask ales and Sunday roasts with a warm village atmosphere.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, but accommodation nearby can cost more than in smaller UK towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tips are small change only.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Marple 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 Marple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Marple trains use the Glasgow Central to Marple station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Marple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marple: Parking.
Available at Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Lifts are now provided at this station, available from first to last train. Alternatively, level access from the car park into the ticket hall and onto Sheffield platform or, when the ticket hall is closed, through a 3ft wide gate to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. For Manchester platform turn right from ticket hall entrance onto Sheffield platform and walk 33 paces to the footbridge, up 20 steps and across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 20 steps onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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