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Trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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23

train journeys
per day

183

miles (295 kms)

3hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:15

first / last train

3

direct trains

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Central and Manchester Piccadilly , 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 Piccadilly is approximately 183 miles (295 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 39 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    08:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    3 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    09:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:29
    3 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    09:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:36
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    10:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    11:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    11:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:06
    3 hrs 20 mins Direct
    12:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    12:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:38
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    13:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    14:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:04
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    15:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:40
    3 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    15:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:09
    3 hrs 17 mins Direct
    16:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:35
    3 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    16:53
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:34
    3 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    17:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:38
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    18:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:57
    3 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    19:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:40
    3 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    20:15
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:07
    3 hrs 19 mins Direct
    20:26
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:30
    3 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    20:58
    Glasgow Central
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 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 Piccadilly

The travel time between Glasgow Central and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Glasgow Central and Manchester Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly

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

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