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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 32 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Manchester Airport (MIA) on Wed, Jul 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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.
W848934:52 AM3h52Glasgow Central (GLC)8:44 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers- W84884 · W849017:45 AM3h59Glasgow Central (GLC)11:44 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way1 transfer
- W848997:11 AM3h33Glasgow Central (GLC)10:44 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W849039:09 AM3h35Glasgow Central (GLC)12:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W8490811:10 AM3h34Glasgow Central (GLC)2:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W848997:11 AM3h33Glasgow Central (GLC)10:44 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W8490811:10 AM3h34Glasgow Central (GLC)2:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W849039:09 AM3h35Glasgow Central (GLC)12:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W849151:09 PM3h35Glasgow Central (GLC)4:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
- W849223:08 PM3h36Glasgow Central (GLC)6:44 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A bus is $27 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average $58 (€58).
A bus is $183 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average $214 (€214).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Flight takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84922 | 3:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h36 | 6:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W34020+ G89895 | On time 3:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h37 | 7:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W33999+W84923 | On time 3:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h47 | 7:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W33999+C03192+ C04380 | On time 3:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h11 | 8:08 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| W34200+G89834 | On time 4:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h56 | 8:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84873 | On time 5:07 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h38 | 8:45 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34195+G89875 | On time 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h45 | 9:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34259+G89849 | On time 6:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h53 | 10:33 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34259+G89852+C21584 | On time 6:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h22 | 11:02 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| W34026+W84877 | On time 8:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h36 | 11:42 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34026+W84935 | On time 8:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h21 | 12:27 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| W33939+G89878 | 4:28 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h47 | 8:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84893 | 4:52 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h52 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34029+G89881 | 5:33 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h42 | 9:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34271+W84896 | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h56 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34181+G89882 | 6:29 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h46 | 10:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84899 | 7:11 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h33 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34028+G89883 | 7:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h39 | 11:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84884 · W84901 | 7:45 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h59 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W33903+W84901 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h44 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34039+G89869 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h37 | 12:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84903 | 9:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h35 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33970+G89885 | 9:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h39 | 1:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C01362+W84907 | 9:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h04 | 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W33973+G89887 | 10:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h37 | 2:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84908 | 11:10 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h34 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34172+G89871 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h39 | 3:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34160+W84912 | 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h48 | 3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84888+G89867 | 12:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h56 | 4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
 C02014+C03182+ L88250 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h59 | 6:08 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| C02014+L88250+C24969 · C03182 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h59 | 6:08 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4 transfers | |
| W84915 | 1:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h35 | 4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33889+G89673 | 1:33 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h38 | 5:11 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C01365+W84918 | 1:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h06 | 5:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34050+G89873 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h41 | 6:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€19) but you can travel from only $16 (€16) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 3:52 AM |
Last train 8:06 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from $16 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Glasgow Central to Deansgate station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Central (GLC) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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