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Glasgow Central to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester, starting from 66,91 kr. and averaging 139,17 kr.. The entire journey takes no more than 3t 11m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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lør., 19. jul.
From 83,75 kr.
søn., 20. jul.
From 88,06 kr.
man., 21. jul.
From 66,91 kr.
tir., 22. jul.
From 66,91 kr.
ons., 23. jul.
From 133,82 kr.
tor., 24. jul.
From 66,91 kr.
fre., 25. jul.
From 66,91 kr.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:26 Glasgow Central	07:51 Deansgate	3t 25m, Changes required	Find Tickets
04:52 Glasgow Central	08:23 Manchester Oxford Road	3t 31m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:33 Glasgow Central	08:51 Deansgate	3t 18m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:48 Glasgow Central	09:18 Manchester Victoria	3t 30m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:48 Glasgow Central	09:22 Manchester Oxford Road	3t 34m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:29 Glasgow Central	09:51 Paris	3t 22m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Glasgow Central to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

04:26

Last train

18:40

Departure station

Glasgow Central

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

3t 11m

Distance

296 km

Price

66,91 kr.*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Glasgow Central to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Glasgow Central to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Glasgow Central to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Glasgow Central to Manchester Train Ticket Types

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