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Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times
Planning a journey from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £21.10, with average prices for this route around £15.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
- Mon, Aug 4From £49.50
- Tue, Aug 5From £44.30
- Wed, Aug 6From £21.10
- Thu, Aug 7From £41.70
- Fri, Aug 8From £41.70
- Sat, Aug 9From £29.00
- Sun, Aug 10From £36.60
Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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04:22 Glasgow Central | 08:27 Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 5m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
04:28 Glasgow Central | 07:58 Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 30m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:33 Glasgow Central | 08:58 Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 25m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:48 Glasgow Central | 09:27 Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 39m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:29 Glasgow Central | 09:58 Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 29m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:11 Glasgow Central | 10:26 Paris | 3h 15m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly train route details





Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly: everything you need to know
Setting off from Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a major transport hub in Scotland, connecting passengers to cities like Edinburgh, London, and Manchester. With services from operators like Avanti West Coast and ScotRail, the station provides excellent national and regional connectivity. The station is equipped with a variety of amenities, including cafes, shops, and accessible platforms, ensuring a smooth departure experience for travellers.
What to expect on your journey to Manchester Piccadilly
The route from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly is efficiently served by TransPennine Express, which provides a direct service for this journey. This journey covers approximately 184 miles. While trips from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly can be as fast as three hours and 15 minutes, you can typically expect a duration between three hours and 30 minutes and four hours.
Journeys can be as low as £7.70 when booked in advance or during off-peak times but expect an average price closer to £30. Notable stops along the way may include Preston and Carlisle, offering passengers scenic views of the British countryside, including the Lake District.
Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly
Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly places you right next to some of Manchester’s most popular areas, including the vibrant Northern Quarter. Known for its eclectic shops, cafes, and street art, it’s a great area to explore on foot. The nearby Manchester Art Gallery offers a variety of exhibits, while the Piccadilly Gardens provides a peaceful green space to relax. You’re also close to the shopping and entertainment options of Deansgate.
How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Group travels to save 1/3
Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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