Glasgow Queen Street to Manchester Trains

Glasgow Queen Street to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow Queen Street and Manchester takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow Queen Street to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 32m

£79–143

Glasgow Queen Street to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow Queen Street and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow Queen Street is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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