Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Showing times and prices for 10 Jun

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£63

Fastest journey

3 h 8 m

Average duration

3 h 9 m

Trains per day

47

Distance

295 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 47 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 6 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 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.

  • Avanti West CoastW34292+East Midlands RailwayC21810
    15:413h44
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    19:25Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89072+Transpennine ExpressW85188
    12:533h46
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    16:39Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89569+Avanti West CoastW34254
    9:373h30
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    13:07Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW85177+Avanti West CoastW33912
    10:243h38
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    14:02Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £481One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW85191+Avanti West CoastW34007
    14:243h37
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    18:01Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £481One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £110.

Distance: 295 km

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£49

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£170

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3h 43m

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Live departures

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW85182 · W85185
On time
12:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h24
15:48 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Northern RailG89072+Transpennine ExpressW85188
On time
12:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h46
16:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Northern RailG89072+Transpennine ExpressW85188+Avanti West CoastW34286
On time
12:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h46
16:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW84680+Avanti West CoastW34187
On time
13:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h50
17:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85188
On time
13:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h15
16:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84686+Avanti West CoastW34007
On time
14:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h52
18:03 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85191 · W85196
On time
14:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
4h15
18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85191+Avanti West CoastW34007
Delayed
14:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h37
17:03 17:03Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85191+Avanti West CoastW34007
On time
14:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h39
18:03 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85196
On time
15:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h15
18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89541+Avanti West CoastW34069
On time
15:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h40
19:17 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84697+Avanti West CoastW34082
On time
16:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h51
20:02 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85201 · W85206
On time
16:25 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
4h14
20:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Northern RailG89055+Avanti West CoastW34082
On time
16:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h09
20:02 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85206
On time
17:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h15
20:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW34287+East Midlands RailwayC21809
Delayed
17:27 17:41Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h32
21:13 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Northern RailG89558+Avanti West CoastW34169
On time
18:06 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
4h03
22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85208+Avanti West CoastW34169
On time
18:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h45
22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85208+Avanti West CoastW34169
On time
18:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h45
22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85208+ScotrailL88598+LFY14751
On time
18:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h40
22:04 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24372+Avanti West CoastC01320
On time
19:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h49
23:13 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85210+Avanti West CoastW34180
On time
20:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h45
0:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
Wednesday 10 June
Northern RailG89040+Avanti West CoastW340235:52 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h24
9:16 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW851657:25 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h10
10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24467 · C24895+Northern RailC31778+Avanti West CoastW340337:47 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
7h14
15:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)3 changes
Northern RailG89042+Avanti West CoastW340467:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h25
11:18 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85168+Avanti West CoastW341778:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h37
12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85168 · W851708:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
4h16
12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Northern RailG89062+Avanti West CoastW341778:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h08
12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW851709:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h16
12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89569+Avanti West CoastW342549:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h30
13:07 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Northern RailG89045+Avanti West CoastW342549:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h14
13:07 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85177+Avanti West CoastW3391210:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h38
14:02 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85177 · W8517910:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
4h15
14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Northern RailG89047+Avanti West CoastW3391210:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h09
14:02 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84667+Avanti West CoastW3403311:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h50
15:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8517911:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h15
14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89585+Avanti West CoastW3403311:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h24
15:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
Northern RailG89071+Avanti West CoastW3393511:53 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
3h24
15:17 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

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Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 3h 10m.

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
Distance
295 km
Average train duration
3h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
3h 10m
First train
4:52
Last train
20:30
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sat
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

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£11
Transpennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£17
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£82
TransPennine Express frequency
8 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 8m
Cheapest Price
£80
Northern Trains Limited frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £49.
The train journey from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) covers a distance of 295 km and takes approximately 3h 10m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is 295 km.
The first train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) leaves at 4:52.
The last train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) departs at 20:30.
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Glasgow Central (GLC). The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC), you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is by train, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Central offers scenic views of the English countryside and the rolling landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands, making it an enjoyable and picturesque trip for travellers.
A day trip from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Central is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 10m. Trains operate 6 times per day over a distance of 295 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC).

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Glasgow Central (GLC)

Manchester
Glasgow
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your trip from Manchester to Glasgow.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on Platform 4/5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • 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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