Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Showing times and prices for Oct 12

Cheapest

$58

Average

$81

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C30168

03:04PM3h35

Manchester Airport (MIA)

06:39PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$581One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

C42816

01:04PM3h38

Manchester Airport (MIA)

04:42PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$581One-way

0 transfers

C42814

12:04PM3h42

Manchester Airport (MIA)

03:46PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$651One-way

1 transfer

G30140

02:29PM3h31

Manchester Airport (MIA)

06:00PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$1131One-way

1 transfer

G30230

12:17PM3h46

Manchester Airport (MIA)

04:03PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$1131One-way

1 transfer

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 12

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Transpennine Express C42814	12:04PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h42	03:46PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast G30230	12:17PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h46	04:03PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express C42816	01:04PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h38	04:42PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast G30136	01:29PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h31	05:00PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast G30140	02:29PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h31	06:00PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express C30168	03:04PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h35	06:39PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Showing times and prices for Oct 12

Fastest Journey

3 h 31 m

Average

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

305 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

G30140

02:29PM3h31

Manchester Airport (MIA)

06:00PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$1131One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

G30136

01:29PM3h31

Manchester Airport (MIA)

05:00PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$1131One-way

1 transfer

C30168

03:04PM3h35

Manchester Airport (MIA)

06:39PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$581One-way

0 transfers

C42816

01:04PM3h38

Manchester Airport (MIA)

04:42PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$581One-way

0 transfers

C42814

12:04PM3h42

Manchester Airport (MIA)

03:46PMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$651One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

Distance	189 miles (305 km)
Average train duration	3 h 30 min
Average train ticket price	$69 (€59)
Train frequency	12 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day
Train providers	TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) cover the 189 miles (305 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 30 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $22 (€19), but the average price of train tickets is $69 (€59).

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains

Travel to Glasgow Central (GLC) from Manchester Airport (MIA) from $24 (€20) with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: $24

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: $84

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to Glasgow Central (GLC) from Manchester Airport (MIA). It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: $254
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC)

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC).

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) can start from as little as $22 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is $69 (€59); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train travel time is 3 h 30 min for the 189 mile (305 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) leaves at 4: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) leaves at 7: 17 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 5 direct trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 17 PM.

A trip to Glasgow Central (GLC) from Manchester Airport (MIA) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Central (GLC) by train is January.

You have options as you can travel between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Glasgow Central (GLC) 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Manchester Airport

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Distance from Manchester Airport to city center

9.4 miles (15.1 km)

How to get to this station?

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Dining

Information Desk

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

Accessibility

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

Trains arriving to Glasgow Central

Address

Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 8450507080

Distance from Glasgow Central to city center

1.1 miles (1.7 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 30 - 21: 30 | Sun: 09: 15 - 21: 30

How to get to this station?

Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.