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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 AU$ 38.23, with average prices for this route around AU$ 33.13. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, Jul 31
From AU$ 157.02
Fri, Aug 1
From AU$ 85.71
Sat, Aug 2
From AU$ 51.80
Sun, Aug 3
From AU$ 85.71
Mon, Aug 4
From AU$ 42.55
Tue, Aug 5
From AU$ 43.58
Wed, Aug 6
From AU$ 38.23

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
04:28 Glasgow Central	07:58 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 30m, No direct	Find Tickets
04:52 Glasgow Central	08:27 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 35m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:33 Glasgow Central	08:58 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 25m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:48 Glasgow Central	09:26 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 38m, 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

First train

04:28

Last train

20:06

Departure station

Glasgow Central

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3h 15m

Distance

296 km

Price

AU$ 38.23*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Piccadilly, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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!

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly from AU$ 38.23

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Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

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