Trains tickets from Glasgow to Manchester

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TomorrowMay 7
from $66
ThuMay 8
from $62
FriMay 9
from $62
SatMay 10
SunMay 11
MonMay 12
from $55
TueMay 13
from $53
WedMay 14

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Manchester.

Average Price$16 - $125Average Duration5h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$25 - $181Average Duration3h 18m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $45Average Duration3h 50m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Glasgow to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
3h 18mAverage Duration
$25Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Glasgow to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$55
Average train trip duration3h 18m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:09am
Distance183 miles (295 km)
Latest train departure6:56pm

Glasgow to Manchester Train

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

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$66
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$62
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Manchester was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $151 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 $62 which is on 2025-05-09.

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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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