Arriving in Manchester Piccadilly
Every day, up to 23 trains depart from Glasgow Central and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly, with the shortest journey taking 3h 24m minutes.
Book the cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly
Let's save unnecessary costs when travelling from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.
Travelling during off-peak hours
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak time usually starts at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, off-peak time typically begins at 09:00.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're travelling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.
