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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$38
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$92
Fastest journey on Sep 08
3 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
3 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 08
41
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 41 trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC), including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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.
W34033+
G8958511:37 AM3h24Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)3:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$381One-way1 transfer- G89607+
W851962:06 PM4h33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)6:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$571One-way1 transfer - G89589+W8518512:06 PM3h42Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)3:48 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$571One-way1 transfer
- W34023+G890405:52 AM3h24Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$621One-way1 transfer
- W851657:25 AM3h10Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:35 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$681One-way0 transfers
- W34177+G890628:53 AM3h08Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1171One-way1 transfer
- W34187+G890511:53 PM3h08Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)5:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1081One-way1 transfer
- W33912+G8904710:53 AM3h09Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)2:02 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$931One-way1 transfer
- W851657:25 AM3h10Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:35 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$681One-way0 transfers
- W34254+G890459:53 AM3h12Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1:05 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$931One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $563.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $563 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC):
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $510 (€412) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $563 (€454).
Other travel options to Glasgow Central (GLC) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
The journey is about 9m faster (3h 24m by train vs 3h 33m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($90 (€73) vs $122 (€98)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34023+G89040 | 5:52 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h24 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
 G80199+ L87919+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G86131 | 5:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 6h53 | 12:50 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5 transfers | |
| W34206+G86185 | 6:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h56 | 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85165 | 7:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h10 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34046+ C04436 | 7:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h37 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34046+G89042 | 7:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h25 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34177+W84651 | 8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h50 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85168 · W85170 | 8:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h16 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34254+C04439 | 8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h24 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34177+G89062 | 8:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h08 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85170 | 9:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h16 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01369+C04444 | 9:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h34 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34254+G89045 | 9:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h12 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33912+G89573 | 10:06 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h56 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G80224+L87983+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W84670 | 10:09 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 6h43 | 4:52 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
| W33912+W84661 | 10:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h51 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85177 · W85179 | 10:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h15 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33912+G89047 | 10:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h09 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85179 | 11:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34033+G89585 | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h24 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33935+C21812 | 11:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h36 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33935+G89071 | 11:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h24 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G89589+W85185 | 12:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h42 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G80228+L88001+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W84683 | 12:09 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 5h42 | 5:51 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
| W85182 · W85185 | 12:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h24 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34016+G89593 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h27 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85188 | 1:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01372+C21811 | 1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h40 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34187+G89051 | 1:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h08 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G89607+W85196 | 2:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h33 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34007+G89607 | 2:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h55 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85191 · W85196 | 2:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h15 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85196 | 3:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34292+C21810 | 3:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h44 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34082+G89543 | 4:06 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h56 | 8:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85201 · W85206 | 4:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h14 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85206 | 5:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h15 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34287+C21809 | 5:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h32 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34287+G89069 | 5:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h20 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85208+L88598+ Y14751 | 6:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h40 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W34288+C21803 | 7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h37 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from $22 (€18). 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Glasgow Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Glasgow Central (GLC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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