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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on Oct 17
$68
Average ticket price on Oct 17
$105
Fastest journey on Oct 17
3 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
3 h 38 m
Trains on Oct 17
24
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least once.
W84921+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central2:48 PM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$681One-way1 transfer- W84875+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central4:50 PM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:28 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$681One-way1 transfer
- W84914+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central12:49 PM3h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$711One-way1 transfer
- W84889+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
G898343:52 PM4h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$821One-way2 transfers - W84886 · W84913+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central11:48 AM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$821One-way2 transfers
- W84914+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central12:49 PM3h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$711One-way1 transfer
- W84886 · W84913+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central11:48 AM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$821One-way2 transfers
W33467+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G8988710:20 AM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:58 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1161One-way2 transfers- W84921+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central2:48 PM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:26 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$681One-way1 transfer
- W84875+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central4:50 PM3h38Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:28 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$681One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€64) but you can travel from only $40 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:18, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€64) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 7:18 AM |
Last train 6:48 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W34259+G89849 | On time 6:20 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h55 | 10:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W34026+W84877 | 7:46 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h39 | 11:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, October 17 | |||||
 W29878+G16081+ C14740 | 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h04 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
 G08185+G16081+C14740 | 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h04 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| C02005+W84685+L87814 | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h50 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+C01363+W84906 | 9:22 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h04 | 1:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33467+G89887 | 10:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 1:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W84910+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 10:47 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h39 | 2:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33704+G89871 | 11:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h42 | 2:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W84886 · W84913+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 11:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 3:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33446+G89889 | 12:20 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 3:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W84914+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 12:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h37 | 4:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33460+G89893 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h43 | 4:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+C01366+W84919 | 1:22 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h04 | 5:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+C01366+ C04376 | 1:22 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h19 | 5:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33687+G89873 | 2:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h44 | 5:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W84921+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 2:48 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 6:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33528+G89895 | 3:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h40 | 6:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33771+W84925 | 3:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h49 | 7:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33771+C04391 | 3:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h04 | 7:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W84889+G89834+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 3:52 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h23 | 8:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33505+G89834 | 4:20 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h55 | 8:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| W84875+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 4:50 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 8:28 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33586+G89875 | 5:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h48 | 8:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
| Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33586+C21583 | 5:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h31 | 9:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Road station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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