The average train between Glasgow and Manchester Victoria takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Glasgow to Manchester Victoria. 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 once daily between Glasgow and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 1:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Glasgow to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Manchester Victoria is 294.4 km. The road distance is 358 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
