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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Glasgow Central | Manchester Oxford Road | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Manchester Oxford Road | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Glasgow and Manchester?
Train Companies
Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at £19
Transpennine Express Glasgow Manchester recent customer reviews
Train left Glasgow on time for Manchester Piccadilly but for lack of staff,the service had to be terminated at Preston and end up getting an hour late to Manchester Piccadilly due to changing trains. Very unpleased with it all.
Ruhongo N.
my train was cancelled
Asher D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Glasgow to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Glasgow to Manchester is 3h 18m, covering a distance of 184 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 8m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Glasgow to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Glasgow to Manchester?
The earliest train from Glasgow to Manchester departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 18:56.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Manchester was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £40To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £40 to £171 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-08.
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