Manchester to Glasgow Trains

Manchester to Glasgow trains

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The average train between Manchester and Glasgow takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Lancaster

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3h 16m

£78–146

Manchester to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

1:53 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 6:01 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 7:17 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
4:53 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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