Manchester to Gleneagles Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Gleneagles takes 5h 5m 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.

5h 5m
Duration: 268 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneaglestrain

5h 14m

£67–158

Manchester to Gleneagles train times

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Gleneagles at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:37 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
10h 1m • 2 changes
11:36 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives next day
9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:58 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 4:30 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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