- Distance: 221 mi
- Duration: 3h 15m
The average train between Glasgow and Manchester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Glasgow to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Glasgow to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Glasgow and Manchester is 295.2 km. The road distance is 356 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
