Trains from Glasgow to Manchester

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TodayApr 28
TomorrowApr 29
from US$56
TueApr 30
from US$47
WedMay 1
from US$26
ThuMay 2
from US$20
FriMay 3
from US$47
SatMay 4
SunMay 5

Train schedules for tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$56
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$59
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$98
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$98
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$128
Train companies

Train companies

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.December 17, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Manchester

When taking the train from Glasgow to Manchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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05-01
US$21
05-02
US$20
05-03
US$20
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Manchester was searched and found on May 2, 2024 with a price of US$20

To 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 US$20 to US$21 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 US$20 which is on 2024-05-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Glasgow and Manchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Manchester.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Glasgow and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Glasgow to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Manchester to Glasgow

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