Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$25

Fastest journey

3 h 34 m

Average duration

3 h 36 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

295 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) on Wed, Jun 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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
01:21PM3h38
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
04:59PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
09:50AM3h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:24PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m.

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5h 21m

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4h 51m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
183 miles (295 km)
Average train duration
3h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€18)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 34m
First train
09:21
Last train
13:21
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

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and first_transpennine_express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains

You can travel by train to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and first_transpennine_express for as low as $60 (€49). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.. 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.

Train information from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 38 min
  • Cheapest Price: $60

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

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

Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

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The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Glasgow.
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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.
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HotelHotel
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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

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