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
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.
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.
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)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€56 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 |
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: