Manchester, Glasgow & Edinburgh this way... From as little as £10 each way - buy tickets now

First TransPennine Express now run services between Manchester Airport and Glasgow / Edinburgh.

Take advantage of the First TransPennine Express experience, offering more room to enjoy the fantastic views and offering great deals with tickets starting from as little as £10 each way. Buy tickets now!

Book now to take advantage of:

  • Four services every weekday between Manchester and Edinburgh.
  • Manchester to Glasgow or Edinburgh from as little as £10 each way
  • Three services every weekday between Manchester and Glasgow.
  • State of the art trains providing a more comfortable ride.

New ‘this way’ microsite...

Our new microsite is a source of inspiration for shopping, walking, nightlife and cultural activities in Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Take a look at our bespoke visitor guides, view video clips of the journeys and find out about other benefits of travelling with First TransPennine Express. Go this way...

  • Screenshot of the microsite home page
  • Screenshot of the Manchester Fresh Air & Exercise page

Go this way...

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  • Service disruption between Preston and Chorley From 26 July to 07 September 2008 Major Engineering Work will be taking place between Chorley and Preston. First TransPennine Express and Northern Rail services will operate to a revised timetable. Read full story »