Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Glasgow to Manchester: National Express Assistance Priority seating Accessible toilets. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

What are the best sights in Manchester?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Manchester are: Manchester Art Gallery, a public art museum housing an extensive collection of fine art and decorative pieces Science and Industry Museum, an interactive museum exploring Manchester's industrial heritage and scientific achievements Manchester Cathedral, a historic Gothic-style cathedral known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere The John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic library with an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts Castlefield, a historic area with Roman ruins and picturesque canals, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

What are the best things to do in Manchester?

The best things to do in Manchester include: Old Trafford, the iconic football stadium and home to Manchester United, offering tours and a museum dedicated to the club's history The Northern Quarter, a vibrant district known for its independent shops, cafes, and street art Visit the Manchester Opera House for a captivating performance Explore the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks, a popular area with bars and clubs Enjoy a relaxing day at Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester depends on the bus companies: National Express You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Glasgow to Manchester?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester: National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester: National Express 10€ per additional bag. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 25

Cheapest price

$23

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 28 m

Buses per day

Distance

295 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Glasgow to Manchester will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.

Fast buses

Of the 10 buses that leave Glasgow for Manchester every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Mar 25 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

11:30AM5h15

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

04:45PMManchester, Coach Station

$231One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

08:40AM5h10

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

01:50PMManchester, Coach Station

$241One-way

0 transfers

10:40PM3h55

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

02:35AMManchester

$251One-way

0 transfers

10:30AM5h00

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

03:30PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

$251One-way

0 transfers

01:00PM5h50

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

06:50PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

$251One-way

0 transfers

Glasgow to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express NX590 National ExpressNX590	08:40AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h10	01:50PM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:30AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h00	03:30PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:05AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h50	04:55PM Manchester, Airport	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:05AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h05	04:10PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX182 National ExpressNX182	11:30AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h15	04:45PM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:00PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h50	06:50PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:35PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h30	02:05AM Manchester, Airport	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:35PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h55	01:30AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:40PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h55	02:35AM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX181 National ExpressNX181	11:00PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h00	04:00AM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester

Buses from Glasgow to Manchester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

183 miles (295 km)

Average bus duration

4h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

$15 (€13)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 55m

First bus

11:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Glasgow to Manchester

Travel to Manchester from Glasgow from $12 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

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 - Manchester 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.

National Express from Glasgow to Manchester bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: $52

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Glasgow to Manchester bus information:

Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $12
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Glasgow to Manchester bus information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: $21
Virgin Trains frequency: 19 a day

Buses from Glasgow to Manchester

National Express operates two direct buses from Glasgow to Manchester every day of the week. Passengers can also choose from a number of indirect options. Direct journeys between these Glasgow and Manchester take around five hours.

Which bus companies travel from Glasgow to Manchester?

Buses from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station to Manchester bus Station are operated by National Express, the UK's leading bus service. National Express buses depart from Buchanan bus Station in Glasgow and arrive at Manchester bus Station. National Express offer both direct and indirect services, with direct services being significantly faster.

How long is the bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

Direct journeys on buses from Glasgow to Manchester take 5 hours or just over 5 hours. Indirect journeys with one change can take between 8 and 14 hours and may involve waiting time at Birmingham bus Station.

How many buses are there from Glasgow to Manchester?

National Express operates two direct buses per day from Glasgow to Manchester. The first daily bus departs Glasgow late morning and arrives late afternoon. The second daily bus service departs before midnight and arrives in Manchester in the early hours of the following morning. The two direct services operate at the same times of day, seven days a week. There are also a number of indirect buses departing Glasgow throughout the day, from early in the morning until late at night. Indirect journeys involve a change at Birmingham bus Station.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Glasgow to Manchester?

Departure Station: National Express buses for Manchester depart from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, the city's main bus and bus terminal. Facilities include toilets, left baggage, shops, cafe and an ATM. Located at the northern end of Glasgow's busy Buchanan Street, it is a five minute walk to the bus station from both centre of the city and from Glasgow Queen Street overground station.

Arrival Station: buses from Glasgow arrive at Manchester bus Station, which is located in the heart of the city on Chorlton Street. The bus station has a cafe, toilet, ATM, ticket machines, charging points and a shop. From the bus station, it is a very short walk to the main Manchester shopping area and around an eight minute walk to Manchester Picadilly Station.

FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester 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 to Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester can start from as little as $15 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Glasgow to Manchester is $29 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to Manchester bus travel time is 3 h 55 min for the 183 mile (295 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 12: 20AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 11: 55PM.

Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day from Glasgow to Manchester with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the route from Glasgow to Manchester you can take a bus with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Glasgow to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Glasgow to Manchester is February.

You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Glasgow 2 different ways: bus or train.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Glasgow to Manchester:

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Glasgow to Manchester for bus providers National Express and FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Manchester are:

Manchester Art Gallery, a public art museum housing an extensive collection of fine art and decorative pieces
Science and Industry Museum, an interactive museum exploring Manchester's industrial heritage and scientific achievements
Manchester Cathedral, a historic Gothic-style cathedral known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere
The John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic library with an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts
Castlefield, a historic area with Roman ruins and picturesque canals, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The best things to do in Manchester include:

Old Trafford, the iconic football stadium and home to Manchester United, offering tours and a museum dedicated to the club's history
The Northern Quarter, a vibrant district known for its independent shops, cafes, and street art
Visit the Manchester Opera House for a captivating performance
Explore the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks, a popular area with bars and clubs
Enjoy a relaxing day at Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies National Express and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester depends on the bus companies:

National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Glasgow to Manchester, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Glasgow to Manchester.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester:

National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester:

National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester. The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester with the following bus providers: National Express and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Glasgow to Manchester with the following bus companies: National Express and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Glasgow to Manchester with the following bus providers: National Express and FlixBus.

Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Manchester

Glasgow

Manchester

The major bus station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Manchester.

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station Wifi