Glasgow to Manchester Train Tickets

Manchester is the 3rd biggest city in the UK and well worth visiting, with numerous attractions in the city centre, including the Manchester Art Gallery and Old Trafford. Manchester is located in the county of Greater Manchester in the North West of England near the cities of Liverpool, Leeds, and Sheffield. The Glasgow to Manchester train departs from Glasgow Central Station and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly Station with trains operated by TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast. Trains between Glasgow and Manchester cover a distance of 183 Miles / 295 Kilometres, with direct trains between the two cities taking an average of 3 Hours 19 Minutes and the fastest train taking 3 Hours 8 Minutes. There are 28 trains per day from Glasgow to Birmingham; though there may be fewer direct services on weekends, you can view train timetables for your journey from Glasgow with us. Trains from Glasgow to Manchester start departing at 04:22, with the last service at 19:15.

Once you arrive in Manchester, it is easy to navigate between the stations if you need to reach the other Manchester stations, such as Manchester Victoria or Manchester Oxford Road.

Use our booking engine to view train times, compare rail fares and ticket types, and find the best deals for trains from Glasgow to Birmingham. There are no booking fees. Book in advance and travel during off-peak times to see the cheapest train tickets.

Trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester travel on the West Coast Main Line, passing through Carlisle and Liverpool en route. Book a train ticket on the North side of the train to get the best views. Book your train ticket from Glasgow Central to Manchester and save money on the average ticket price by splitting your fare with us.

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Manchester

Bristol

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£43.94

£61.08 saving (63%)

Manchester

Oxford

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£35.62

£17.85 saving (30%)

Manchester

Southampton

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£41.15

Avanti West Coast

If you are travelling on Manchester trains with Avanti West Coast, you will need to change trains at Preston. If you travel in First class, you will benefit from complimentary food and more comfortable seating.

Transpennine Express

TransPennine Express runs direct trains from Glasgow, offering the fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Manchester. You can reserve a seat in First Class with TransPennine Express or take your journey from Glasgow in Standard Class.