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Trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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23

train journeys
per day

189

miles (305 kms)

3hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:15

first / last train

3

direct trains

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport , with 3 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport is approximately 189 miles (305 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 56 mins.

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    09:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:29
    3 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:36
    3 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    11:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    12:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:06
    3 hrs 38 mins Direct
    12:44
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    3 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    13:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:38
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    14:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    3 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    15:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:04
    3 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:40
    3 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    16:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:09
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    16:44
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:35
    3 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    17:11
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:34
    3 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    18:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:38
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    19:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:57
    3 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    19:44
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:40
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    20:36
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:07
    3 hrs 38 mins Direct
    20:45
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    21:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Airport
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

About Glasgow Central Station

Station name Glasgow Central (GLC)
Address Glasgow Central station, Gordon Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 3SL
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

First class tickets on trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 3 direct services per day from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.