Trains tickets from Manchester to Glasgow

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TodayMar 19
TomorrowMar 20
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MonMar 24
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TueMar 25
from $53
WedMar 26
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Manchester to Glasgow: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$53
Average train trip duration3h 18m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance183 miles (295 km)
Latest train departure5:30pm

Manchester to Glasgow Trains

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

Best price found
03/17
$67
03/18
$64
Today
$68
03/20
$61
03/21
$61
03/22
$61
03/23
$61
03/24
$55
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Glasgow was searched and found on Mar 24, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Glasgow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $169 for a train ticket from Manchester to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-03-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Glasgow is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Glasgow you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Glasgow, 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 Manchester to Glasgow while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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