Shortest travel time:
3 h 13 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 48 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$30
Avg. daily departures:
30
Earliest departure:
04:28
Latest departure:
20:06
Glasgow
Glasgow train stations
Glasgow Central
Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Queen Street
N Hanover St, Glasgow G1 2AF, Glasgow, United Kingdom
350 km
Manchester
Manchester train stations
Piccadilly station
Manchester city centre, City of Manchester, United Kingdom
Victoria station
Manchester city centre, City of Manchester, United Kingdom

Glasgow to Manchester Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Glasgow to Manchester is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 3 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 30 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Glasgow to Manchester boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Glasgow to Manchester is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Glasgow to Manchester Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
3 hrs 18 min
3 hrs 38 min
04:28
11:56
16
Afternoon trains
3 hrs 17 min
3 hrs 48 min
12:04
17:30
12
Evening trains
3 hrs 19 min
3 hrs 35 min
18:40
20:06
2

Trains on Glasgow - Manchester Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 13 min
$30
22
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
High-speed train
3 hrs 17 min
$35
4
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 22 min
$49
4