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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Glasgow to Manchester
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Glasgow to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Glasgow to Manchester will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
To travel from Port Glasgow to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
6:124h09Port Glasgow10:21Manchester£991One-way1 change- 8:253h56Port Glasgow12:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 10:233h58Port Glasgow14:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 12:233h58Port Glasgow16:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 14:233h58Port Glasgow18:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 8:253h56Port Glasgow12:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 10:233h58Port Glasgow14:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 12:233h58Port Glasgow16:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 14:233h58Port Glasgow18:21Manchester£991One-way1 change
- 16:234h00Port Glasgow20:23Manchester£991One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Port Glasgow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Glasgow to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 315 km
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5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Port Glasgow to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Port Glasgow to Manchester trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:11 Port Glasgow | 4h09 | 18:20 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 16:16 Port Glasgow | 4h04 | 20:20 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 22:38 Port Glasgow | 9h44 | 8:22 Manchester | 1 change | |
| Monday 6 July | |||||
| 6:12 Port Glasgow | 4h09 | 10:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 8:25 Port Glasgow | 3h56 | 12:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 10:23 Port Glasgow | 3h58 | 14:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
| 12:23 Port Glasgow | 3h58 | 16:21 Manchester | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Glasgow to Manchester
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Trains from Port Glasgow to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 315 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 315 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 19:56 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: ScotRail from Port Glasgow to Manchester trainsScotRail trains will get you between Port Glasgow and Manchester from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Port Glasgow to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Glasgow to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Port Glasgow and Manchester
Most Port Glasgow to Manchester trains use the Port Glasgow to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Port Glasgow and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Port Glasgow station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Port Glasgow from Port Glasgow city centre
Port Glasgow train station facilities and services
Port Glasgow has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Port Glasgow.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port Glasgow. 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 Port Glasgow: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port Glasgow: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Glasgow: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, path to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Port Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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 Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: 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 From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, 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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