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W851709:043h36Manchester Airport (MIA)12:40Glasgow Central (GLC)£351One-way0 changes- W8517911:043h35Manchester Airport (MIA)14:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£411One-way0 changes
- W85177 · W8517910:044h35Manchester Airport (MIA)14:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£491One-way1 change
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G890459:293h36Manchester Airport (MIA)13:05Glasgow Central (GLC)£541One-way1 change- W33935+G8958511:174h00Manchester Airport (MIA)15:17Glasgow Central (GLC)£541One-way1 change
- W34177+G890628:293h32Manchester Airport (MIA)12:01Glasgow Central (GLC)£671One-way1 change
- W33912+G8904710:293h33Manchester Airport (MIA)14:02Glasgow Central (GLC)£791One-way1 change
- W8517911:043h35Manchester Airport (MIA)14:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£411One-way0 changes
- W851709:043h36Manchester Airport (MIA)12:40Glasgow Central (GLC)£351One-way0 changes
- W34254+G890459:293h36Manchester Airport (MIA)13:05Glasgow Central (GLC)£541One-way1 change
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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow 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 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 306 km
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Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W34187+G89051 | Delayed 13:59 13:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h32 | 17:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34007+G89067 | Delayed 14:41 14:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h32 | 18:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34069+W84692+G86154 | Delayed 15:14 14:32Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h45 | 19:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W85196 | On time 15:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h35 | 18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34069+G89053 | Delayed 15:41 15:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h48 | 19:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34082+G89055 | Delayed 16:41 16:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h33 | 20:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85206 | On time 17:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h35 | 20:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01319+G89554 | Delayed 17:41 17:17Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h49 | 21:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34287+G89069 | Delayed 17:53 17:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h44 | 21:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85208+ L88598+ Y14751 | On time 18:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h00 | 22:04 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W34169+G89057 | Delayed 18:42 18:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h40 | 22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01320+G89059 | Delayed 19:41 19:29Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h44 | 23:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34180+G89579 | Delayed 20:42 20:17Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h52 | 0:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
| G89062+W34177 | 8:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h32 | 12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85170 | 9:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89045+W34254 | 9:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 13:05 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85177+W33912 | 10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h58 | 14:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85177 · W85179 | 10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h35 | 14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G90079+C24597+ G80224+L87983 | 10:07 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 6h30 | 16:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3 changes | |
| G89047+W33912 | 10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h33 | 14:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85179 | 11:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h35 | 14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89585+W34033 | 11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h44 | 15:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G89585+W33935 | 11:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h00 | 15:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G89071+W33935 | 11:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h48 | 15:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G16000+G80228+L88001 | 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h52 | 17:36 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 4:29 |
Last train 20:17 |
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Glasgow
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central 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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
Getting to Exhibition Centre from Glasgow city centre
Exhibition Centre is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Exhibition Centre train station facilities and services
Exhibition Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exhibition Centre.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exhibition Centre.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exhibition Centre. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exhibition Centre: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exhibition Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exhibition Centre: 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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