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Manchester to Glasgow
at

  1. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 6)
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    Direct
    Peak
    From £69.00
  2. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 1)
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £69.00
  3. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    Glasgow Central (Plat 3)
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    Direct
    Peak
    From £69.00
  4. ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 2)
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £69.00
  5. Manchester Victoria (Plat 5)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 1)
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £69.00
  6. Manchester Oxford Road (Plat 2)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 1)
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £69.00
  7. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    Glasgow Central (Plat 3)
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    Direct
    Peak
    From £69.00
  8. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 1)
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £69.00
  9. Manchester Victoria (Plat 5)
    ON TIME
    Glasgow Central (Plat 1)
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
    From £69.00
  10. Manchester Piccadilly (Plat 14)
    Glasgow Central (Plat 2)
    >
    Direct
    Peak
    From £69.00

Journey information from Manchester to Glasgow

  • Train Fares from: £ 11.50
  • Fastest route: 3h 13m
  • Slowest route: 3h 13m
  • Average Journey Time: 3h 25m
  • Changes: 0 to 2
  • Train per day: Around 48
  • Train operators: First TransPennine Express Virgin Trains

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Glasgow by train?

    The average journey time between Manchester and Glasgow is 3 hours 25 minutes. The fastest journey time is 3 hours 13 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 48 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration 3h 25m

  • Are there direct trains from Manchester to Glasgow?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Glasgow without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Manchester to Glasgow.

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  • What time are the first and last train from Manchester to Glasgow?

    The first train from Manchester to Glasgow departs at . The last train from Manchester to Glasgow departs at . No sleeper services are available. There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

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