The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Glasgow
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
$29
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
$93
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
3 h 5 m
Trains on 29 Sept
39
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Glasgow will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $29.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 39 trains from Manchester to Glasgow, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.
W851604:57 AM3h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:22 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$291One-way0 changes
W852065:24 PM3h15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$471One-way0 changes
W84680+
W341871:11 PM3h50Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)5:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$661One-way1 change
W84692+
W340693:11 PM4h06Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)7:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$661One-way1 change
W84686+
W340072:11 PM3h50Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)6:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$661One-way1 change
W34177+
G890628:56 AM3h05Deansgate (DGT)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1151One-way1 change
W34187+
G890511:56 PM3h05Deansgate (DGT)5:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1151One-way1 change
W34007+
G890672:56 PM3h05Deansgate (DGT)6:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1151One-way1 change
W33912+
G8904710:56 AM3h06Deansgate (DGT)2:02 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1151One-way1 change
W34082+
G890554:56 PM3h06Deansgate (DGT)8:02 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1061One-way1 change
Live departures
Manchester to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Glasgow trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34007+ G89067 | Delayed 2:41 PM 2:56 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h05 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C21810+ W34292 | On time 3:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h44 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34069+ G89053 | Delayed 3:41 PM 3:56 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h21 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84697+ W34082 | On time 4:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h51 | 8:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34082+ G89055 | Delayed 4:41 PM 4:56 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h06 | 8:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84702+ C01319 | On time 5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h55 | 9:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85206 | On time 5:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01319+ G89554 | Delayed 5:41 PM 5:39 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h27 | 9:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C21809+ W34287 | On time 5:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h32 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34287+ G89069 | Delayed 5:53 PM 5:56 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h17 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84708+ W34169 | On time 6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85208+ L88598+ Y14751 | On time 6:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h40 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
W34169+ G89057 | Delayed 6:42 PM 6:56 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h13 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84714+ C01320 | On time 7:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h03 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C21803+ W34288 | On time 7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h37 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C01320+ G89059 | Delayed 7:41 PM 7:56 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h17 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84720+ W34180 | On time 8:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h59 | 12:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34180+ G89579 | Delayed 8:42 PM 8:39 PMDeansgate (DGT) | 3h30 | 12:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 29 September | |||||
W85160 | 4:57 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h25 | 8:22 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34023+ G89040 | 5:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h21 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84643+ W34206 | 6:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h31 | 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85165 | 7:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h10 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04436+ W34046 | 7:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h37 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34046+ G89042 | 7:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h22 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84651+ W34177 | 8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h50 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85168+ W34177 | 8:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h37 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34177+ G89062 | 8:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h05 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84656+ W34254 | 9:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h54 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85170 | 9:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h16 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04444+ C01369 | 9:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h34 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34254+ G89045 | 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h09 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84661+ W33912 | 10:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h51 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W33912+ G89047 | 10:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h06 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84667+ W34033 | 11:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h50 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85179 | 11:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34033+ G89585 | 11:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h22 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C21812+ W33935 | 11:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h36 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W33935+ G89071 | 11:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h21 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84673+ W34016 | 12:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h53 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85182 · W85185 | 12:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h24 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34016+ G89593 | 12:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h25 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84680+ W34187 | 1:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h50 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W85188 | 1:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21811+ C01372 | 1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h40 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34187+ G89051 | 1:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h05 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84686+ W34007 | 2:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h50 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34007+ G89067 | 2:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3h05 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W84692+ W34069 | 3:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h06 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Glasgow
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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FAQs: Manchester to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Glasgow 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Glasgow
Most Manchester to Glasgow trains use the Deansgate to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
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.
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 Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, 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: No.
Getting to Bridgeton from Glasgow city centre
Bridgeton is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Bridgeton train station facilities and services
Bridgeton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bridgeton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bridgeton. 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 Bridgeton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bridgeton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgeton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free - stairs to below ground platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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