Manchester to Glasgow train
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C42798G31564
G30222Manchester to Glasgow train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transpennine Express C42798 | 08:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h15 | 12:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Avanti West Coast G30222 | 08:38 Deansgate (DGT) | 3h23 | 12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Transpennine Express G31564 | 09:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h30 | 12:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
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Train times from Manchester to Glasgow
Fastest Journey
3 h 23 m
Average
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
295 km
To travel from Manchester to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Glasgow
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Train providers 6 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and ScotRail trains Manchester to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow from Manchester from £16 with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and ScotRail! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
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.
Manchester to Glasgow train information with TransPennine Express:
- Average Duration: 3 h 10 min
- Cheapest Price: £32
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow run fairly frequently. Usually, there's one train on this route every couple of hours at weekends and once per hour on weekdays. The journey takes over four hours in some cases, although the fastest journeys can be completed in just under three hours. Often, a change is required.
Manchester to Glasgow train times: Daily departures
Usually, there are trains from Manchester to Glasgow every day. On weekdays, it's common to find trains on this route once every few hours. On weekends, trains may run every couple of hours. Passengers leaving Manchester early in the morning can board the first train of the day at around 6:30 a.m., arriving in Glasgow at about 10:40 a.m. In the evening, the last train departs at around 8:30 p.m. and arrives in Glasgow at just after midnight.
How long is the journey by train from Manchester to Glasgow?
The precise journey time for trains from Manchester to Glasgow can vary depending on all sorts of factors. Some trains can complete the journey in just under three hours, while most take around 3.5 hours. Some take well over four hours, usually because they require a changeover in places like Warrington or Wigan.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Manchester to Glasgow?
Departure train station: Most trains on this route depart from Manchester Victoria, just 7 minutes' or so walk from the city centre. It has a range of facilities, such as ticket machines and a taxi rank.
Arrival train station: When arriving at Glasgow Central, passengers can use its range of amenities, such as baby-changing facilities and WiFi. It's situated in the middle of the city, 5 minutes' walk from the St Enoch subway station.
Which train companies travel from Manchester to Glasgow?
The main provider on this route is Avanti West Coast, formerly known as Virgin Trains. Avanti services have a range of journey lengths - not all trains from Manchester to Glasgow run by Avanti can complete the journey in the quick time of three hours. Changes are usually required on all of the services.
Avanti West Coast Manchester to Glasgow
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow operated by Avanti West Coast are frequent, going either every hour or two. Normally, trains on this route aren't direct, and a changeover in Wigan or Warrington may be required. Journey durations range from three hours to well over four hours.
Manchester to Glasgow trains: Services on board
First-class seating on Avanti West Coast trains on this route offers benefits such free food and drink, WiFi, and extra legroom. In addition, luggage allowances are quite generous with Avanti, although passengers are asked to ensure that their luggage is not larger than 30 cm × 70 cm × 90 cm overall.
Travellers who are disabled can use the operator's passenger assist service, and passengers in wheelchairs are requested to give Avanti at least 24 hours notice for the best service. Two domestic pets can be brought on trains from Manchester to Glasgow at no additional charge, while cyclists can reserve a space for their bike for free.
How to find cheap train tickets from Manchester to Glasgow
Tickets for trains from Manchester to Glasgow don't have to be expensive. Passengers who are flexible with their travel dates often save because they can opt for cheaper train tickets. The same goes for times, too: passengers who take trains from Manchester to Glasgow early in the morning or late at night are likely to save cash.
FAQs: Manchester to Glasgow train
When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Oxford Road. When arriving in Glasgow, you can end your trip in train stations like Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Glasgow Central, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Glasgow
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibility
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- 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.
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibility
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
ParkingDiningAccessibility- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- 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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