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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

3 h 31 m

Average duration

3 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

305 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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.

05:293h47

Manchester Airport (MIA)

09:16Glasgow Central (GLC)

£321One-way

0 changes

17:043h35

Manchester Airport (MIA)

20:39Glasgow Central (GLC)

£411One-way

0 changes

20:044h04

Manchester Airport (MIA)

00:08Glasgow Central (GLC)

£461One-way

0 changes

16:043h35

Manchester Airport (MIA)

19:39Glasgow Central (GLC)

£481One-way

0 changes

15:043h35

Manchester Airport (MIA)

18:39Glasgow Central (GLC)

£481One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 00:08

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P13174	On time 06:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h31	09:35 Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 changesdirect
P13176+C49505	On time 07:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h57	11:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 change
G53080+C49505	On time 07:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h44	11:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 change
P13179	On time 08:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h35	11:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 changesdirect
W45918+C49509	On time 09:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h33	13:02 Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 change
P13188	On time 10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h35	13:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 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 £9

Distance

305 km

Average train duration

3h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 30m

First train

05:29

Last train

20:17

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £9

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and first_transpennine_express trains Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and first_transpennine_express train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) from £18 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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.

Train information from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £18

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.

Train information from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £65

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC). There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £196
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC).

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Glasgow Central (GLC) is on average 3 h 30 min for the 189 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Glasgow Central (GLC) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) leaves at 04: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) leaves at 19: 17.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) you can take a train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 17.

A trip to Glasgow Central (GLC) from Manchester Airport (MIA) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) by train is January.

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

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Glasgow Central (GLC)

Manchester

Glasgow

The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Glasgow.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

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

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

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.