The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Glasgow to Manchester
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
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 £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
To travel from Port Glasgow to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
6:124h09Port Glasgow10:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
8:243h57Port Glasgow12:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
10:233h58Port Glasgow14:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
12:233h58Port Glasgow16:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
14:233h58Port Glasgow18:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
8:243h57Port Glasgow12:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
10:233h58Port Glasgow14:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
12:233h58Port Glasgow16:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
14:233h58Port Glasgow18:21Manchester£1011One-way1 change
16:234h00Port Glasgow20:23Manchester£1011One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Port Glasgow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 315 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£97 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m 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, Friday 3 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 14:23 Port Glasgow | 3h58 | 18:21 Manchester | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Port Glasgow to Manchester by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Glasgow to Manchester
Trains from Port Glasgow to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £28 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 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 19:56 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Port Glasgow to Manchester trainsScotRail trains will get you between Port Glasgow and Manchester from £28. 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 07:45 - 00:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. A key is available from the Ticket Office upon request. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off outside the station on Princes Street
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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