The average train between Glasgow and Manchester Arena takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Manchester Arena. 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 Arena. 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 Arena at 8:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Manchester Arena station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Glasgow to Manchester Arena train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Manchester Arena train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Manchester Arena is 294.3 km. The road distance is 358 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m.