Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) Trains

Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) trains

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The average train between Manchester and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain

4h 36m

£87–172

Manchester to Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK). The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Glasgow/Prestwick Airport (PIK) at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

12:37 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
1:24 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 7:13 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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