Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Airport to Glasgow Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 49 mins

Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central one way only

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Trains depart every 62 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Airport at 04:07
Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 20:17

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Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central train times

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Station Message

From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.

If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.

How to book a bike space:

"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336

"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist

"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)

"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.

"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.

PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station

From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here

Manchester Airport facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TP
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist Information
  
  Yes
  
  There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De Change
  
  No
  
  The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  351 600 1671
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Name
  
  Manchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  50
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 107 2149
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
  Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

Avanti West Coast customers are unable to access the First Class Lounge as it is currently closed for refurbishment works.

Glasgow Central facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.excess-baggage.com/
  
  0208 090 9939
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  The lounge is available for Avanti West Coast passengers until 19:00 and Caledonian Sleeper passengers from 20:30.
  Dedicated corporate area with fixed desks for laptops. Designer chairs. Electronic departure information.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key
  Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Wide range of shops
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon Street.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key
  Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0845 050 7080
- Operator Name
  
  NCP
- Name
  
  Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Spaces
  
  555
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  6
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  70
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Located in front of the escalators to platforms 16 & 17 beside the British Transport Police office and on platform 15
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Any member of station staff can help or at the mobility point, travel centre as well as the ticket office. Passengers should arrange assistance before travel with the relevant train operator: Avanti West Coast 08000 158 123; Caledonian Sleeper 03300 600500; CrossCountry 08448 110 125; London North Eastern Railway 03457 225 225; TransPennine Express 0800 1072 149; ScotRail 0800 9122 901.
  The Mobility Assistance point is open between 07:00 - 22:00. When closed passengers should see any member of station staff. There is an intercom available.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 04:00 to 00:30
  Sun 08:00 to 00:30
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket Office: available
  Travel Centre: not available
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Customers requiring local trains in Lanarkshire, between Dalmuir and Motherwell / Larkhall, will need Platforms 16 and 17 at the underground Low Level part of the station. However, journeys on most routes from Glasgow Central will be from High Level Platforms 1-15.
  High Level Platforms 1-15 are all on the same level and require no step free access. To access Low Level Platforms 16 & 17 there are escalators. Disabled passengers should use the lift behind the ticket barriers on platforms 11-15. Disabled passengers can also leave by lifts to Hope Street and can leave all other exits by foot except Union Street. For step free access to Union Street disabled passengers should exit by Gordon Street.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket gates are located on platforms 3 to 17
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  At the Mobility Point on the station concourse. Help can be requested from the mobility point or by asking a member of station staff
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  The lounge is available for Avanti West Coast passengers until 19:00 and Caledonian Sleeper passengers from 20:30.
  Dedicated corporate area with fixed desks for laptops. Designer chairs. Electronic departure information.

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Trains from Manchester Airportto Glasgow CentralFrom £15.50

Manchester Airport to Glasgow Centralby train on average takes 3 hrs 49 mins

Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central one way only

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