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Manchester to Glasgow Train Tickets

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E-TICKET
Manchester

Glasgow
E-TICKET
Manchester

Glasgow
One Way
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Count on Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern to get you quickly and comfortably from Manchester to Glasgow by train! Regardless of which high-speed commuter you board with, you’re assured a relaxing, carefree travel experience enhanced by quality in-car services and amenities. All trains offer the choice of Standard or First Class seating, along with a spectacular window view of the scenic UK landscape.

You’ll travel by train to Glasgow, a major seaport on the River Clyde in the southwestern region of Scotland. Diverse, dynamic and brimming with character, Glasgow is a historic shipbuilding city known for its illustrious art galleries, designer fashion outlets, impressive Victorian architecture and flourishing arts scene. Of particular interest to visitors are the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Riverside Museum, Holmwood House and Celtic Park football stadium.

Purchase your Manchester to Glasgow ‘Ticket on Departure & Reservation’ e-ticket right here. Shortly thereafter, you’ll receive your order confirmation along with a ticket collection reference number by email. Use this number to retrieve your physical ticket from a ticket collection machine anywhere in Britain and you’re ready for travel!

Journey Details

Frequency

Trains depart approximately every 10-15 minutes during peak times and every 30-45 minutes otherwise, with an average of 22 daily departures (9 of them direct routes)

Travel time

3 hours and 12 minutes direct (fastest time)

Train stations

Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria or Oxford Road and Glasgow Central

Train features

Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern high-speed trains, reaching a maximum speed of 201km/h
Ticket Fares

When booking your Ticket on Departure & Reservation for travel from Manchester to Glasgow by train, the following fare options may be available:

Anytime

Anytime tickets offer full flexibility. With no time restrictions, you are free to travel aboard any train, even during peak hours.

Advance

Advance tickets are less expensive, but have a limited availability. The sooner you book, the less you pay. Ideal for those committed to traveling on a particular date, time and train.

Off-Peak

Off-peak tickets offer some flexibility, allowing you to travel aboard any train operating during off-peak hours on your ticket date. Though peak times may vary, they are typically before 9:30am and between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
Ticket Classes

Standard Class

Standard class coaches provide comfortable, quality seating.

First Class

First class coaches are equipped with larger, reclining seats that offer superior comfort as well as plenty of leg and elbow room. Passengers can enjoy a number of complimentary services such as at-seat food and drink catering, WiFi connectivity and morning newspapers (subject to availability).
Ticket Discounts

Child discount

Children under 5 years of age travel for free. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 can save up to 50% off the adult ticket price.
Train Services and Amenities
  • Onboard food and drink catering (subject to availability)
  • WiFi internet access
  • Power outlets for charging laptops or other mobile devices
  • Designated storage areas for personal luggage items
  • Priority seating for elderly and disabled passengers
  • Non-smoking coaches
  • “Quiet Coach” seating
Additional Details

Seat reservations

In most cases, your ‘Ticket on Departure & Reservation’ will include a seat reservation. Exceptions where the seat may not be reserved at the time of booking include shorter journeys that don’t offer seat reservations or when the allocation of reservable seats is fully booked. In either case, your ticket is still valid and you can sit in any vacant seat.

Ticket Purchase Conditions and Delivery

Tickets for travel from Manchester to Glasgow by train may be booked up to 3 months in advance. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.
Once your e-ticket order has been processed, you will receive an email confirmation with a ticket collection #. Collect your physical ticket simply by using this number at a self-service ticket dispensing machine at the station before boarding.

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