The average train between Glasgow and Manchester Victoria takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Glasgow and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 38m. 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 Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Glasgow to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Glasgow to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Glasgow and Manchester Victoria is 294.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Victoria via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 35m.
