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Trip Overview

The average train between Old Trafford and Glasgow takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Old Trafford 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.

4h 6m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Old Trafford to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Old Trafford and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Wharfside and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast8h 48m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast8h 48m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast8h 48m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast7h 48m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast7h 58m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 27m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 20m • 2 changes
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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Old Trafford to Glasgow? 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.

Map of how to get from Old Trafford to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Glasgow Central via Wharfside, Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 2m.

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