Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport bus

Cheap bus tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

Showing times and prices for Jun 11

Cheapest

21

Average

26

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
08:20AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
01:20PMManchester, Airport
211One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
11:00PM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
04:00AMManchester, Airport
211One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
11:00AM5h55
Glasgow, Buchanan
04:55PMManchester, Airport
211One-way
0 transfers
10:00PM4h30
Glasgow, Buchanan
02:30AMManchester, Airport
341One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
03:00PMManchester, Airport
341One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 11
08:20AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
01:20PMManchester, Airport
0 transfers
09:05AM5h55
Cumbernauld, Central Way
03:00PMManchester, Airport
1 transfer
10:00AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
03:00PMManchester, Airport
0 transfers
11:00AM5h55
Glasgow, Buchanan
04:55PMManchester, Airport
0 transfers
10:00PM4h30
Glasgow, Buchanan
02:30AMManchester, Airport
0 transfers
11:00PM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
04:00AMManchester, Airport
0 transfers

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Bus times from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

Showing times and prices for Jun 11

Fastest Journey

4 h 30 m

Average

5 h 5 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

305 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Glasgow Central for Manchester Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
10:00PM4h30
Glasgow, Buchanan
02:30AMManchester, Airport
341One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
11:00PM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
04:00AMManchester, Airport
211One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
08:20AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
01:20PMManchester, Airport
211One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
10:00AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan
03:00PMManchester, Airport
341One-way
0 transfers
09:05AM5h55
Cumbernauld, Central Way
03:00PMManchester, Airport
411One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

distanceDistance189 miles (305 km)
durationAverage bus duration4 h 30 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$21 (€19)
frequencyBus frequency2 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 2 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersMegabus or National Express

Buses from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport cover the 189 miles (305 km) long route taking on average 4 h 30 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $15 (€13), but the average price of bus tickets is $21 (€19).

Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

National Express buses will get you between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport from $15 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 13 min
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport.
FAQs
Bus tickets from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $15 (€13)  one way in the next 7 days.
The Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport bus ticket price is on average $21 (€19)  if you are looking to book your tickets for this trip in the next week.
You should expect to travel around 189 miles (305 km)  from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport by bus.
On average the Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport bus time is 4 h 30 min  covering the 189 mile (305 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.
For the best Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport to compare what amenities they may offer.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses per day from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport. You can look to travel with Megabus  without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct bus tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this route.
On average, there are 2 buses a day from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport. The bus times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
The earliest bus for this route departs from Glasgow Central at 7: 20 AM. The last bus leaves from Glasgow Central at 11: 00 PM. Check Omio for the latest bus schedule from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.
If you buy a bus ticket from Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $21 (€19) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets to Manchester Airport from Glasgow Central are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

Trains departing from Glasgow Central

Distance from Glasgow Central to city center
Distance from Glasgow Central to city center
1.1 miles (1.7 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 30 - 21: 30 | Sun: 09: 15 - 21: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Glasgow International Airport
8 miles (13 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
You can take the 500 Airport Express shuttle bus, running every 10 minutes directly to the airport. The journey lasts about 20 minutes.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
There is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Lockers
Lockers
Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Parking
Parking
Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 230 (including 2 handicapped parking spaces) Parking Pricing: £4. 00 for 1 hour | £25. 00 for 24 hours
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Dining
Dining
Burger King | Krispy Kreme | Gordon St Coffee | Starbucks | Upper Crust | The Beer House | Patisserie Valerie | Alston Bar & Beef
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
SIXT | Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

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