Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$66

Average price

$73

Fastest journey

3 h 51 m

Average duration

3 h 53 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

305 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) on Thu, Jul 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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.

TransPennine Express
09:04AM3h55
Manchester Airport (MIA)
12:59PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$661One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
07:04AM3h51
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:55AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$801One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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€56

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€21

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4h 5m

Average total duration

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3h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 21m

Average total duration

5h 51m

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30m

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Avanti West Coast

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Megabus

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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) by train or bus

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25 (€20)
Distance
189 miles (305 km)
Average train duration
3h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 55m
First train
08:04
Last train
12:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $25 (€20)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains

For as little as $23 (€19) you can travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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 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.

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 4 min
  • Cheapest Price: $42

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ).
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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

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The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Glasgow.
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ParkingParking
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Information DeskInformation Desk
information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
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Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
WC
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
  • 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Glasgow is Glasgow Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Queen Street for your journey to Glasgow from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
  • Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway

Most popular trains to and from Glasgow Queen Street and Manchester Airport

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