The average train between Glasgow and Trafford takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow to Trafford. 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 Trafford. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Trafford at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow to Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Deansgate station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Glasgow to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Glasgow and Trafford is 293.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Parkway via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 48m.