The average train between Manchester and Gleneagles takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Gleneagles. 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 Manchester and Gleneagles. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Gleneagles at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Gleneagles? 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 Manchester to Gleneagles. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gleneagles station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Manchester to Gleneagles train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Gleneagles train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gleneagles station.
Book your Manchester to Gleneagles train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Gleneagles is 326.2 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Gleneagles via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 12m.