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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) without transferring at least 2 times.
G15946 · W851614:37 AM3h46Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:23 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$551One-way1 transfer
P28703+W851943:09 PM3h30Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$671One-way1 transfer- P28724+W852045:09 PM3h29Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:38 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$671One-way1 transfer
- P28621+W851667:09 AM3h31Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:40 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$671One-way1 transfer
- P28672+W85183 · W8518712:09 PM3h37Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:46 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$791One-way2 transfers
- P24044 · G89063+
W337348:45 AM3h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$951One-way2 transfers - P24056 · G89065+W3337911:43 AM3h17Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:00 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$951One-way2 transfers
- P24066 · G89067+W337932:43 PM3h18Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$951One-way2 transfers
- P24052 · G89047+W3353310:43 AM3h18Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$951One-way2 transfers
- P24062 · G89051+W337731:43 PM3h18Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$951One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC):
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $58 (€58).
A bus is $181 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $226 (€226).
Other travel options to Glasgow Central (GLC) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€58) compared to roughly $98 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€40). The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15946 · W85161 | On time 4:37 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h46 | 8:23 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| P24027 · G89040+W33521 | 5:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h43 | 9:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W85166+P28621 | 7:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h31 | 10:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33542+G89552 · L89693 | 7:28 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h32 | 11:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| A33605+W33536+G89043 | 7:40 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h36 | 11:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W33734+G89063 · P24044 | 8:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h16 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W85169+P28637 | 9:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 12:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33515+P24048 · G89045 | 9:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h25 | 1:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P28647+W85181 | 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4h30 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| P28647+W85176+W33533 | 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h52 | 2:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P24052 · G89047+W33533 | 10:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h18 | 2:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P28660+W85181 | 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h30 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33379+P24056 · G89065 | 11:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h17 | 3:00 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P24056 · G89065+C01371 | 11:43 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h35 | 3:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P28672+W85183 · W85187 | 12:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h37 | 3:46 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P24059 · G89049+W33738 | 12:44 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h20 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P28683+W85190 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| P24062 · G89051+W33773 | 1:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h18 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W33793+G89067 · G85320 | 2:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h46 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W33793+G89067 · P24066 | 2:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h18 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W85194+P28703 | 3:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h30 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| P24029 · G89053+W33395 | 3:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h26 | 7:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P24036 · G89055+W33574 | On time 4:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h20 | 8:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W85204+P28724 | 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h29 | 8:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| L89694 · G89554+W33543 | On time 5:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h37 | 9:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| P24040 · G89069+W33796 | 5:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h39 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
P28731+W85207+ L88596+ Y14782 | 6:08 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h56 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
| P24046 · G89058+W33717 | 6:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h28 | 10:11 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€13) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 6:28 AM |
Last train 8:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from $13 (€13). 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 Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Most Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, 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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