How to travel from Glasgow to Manchester

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Travel Information from Glasgow to Manchester

distanceDistance183 miles (295 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$14 - $39
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 3 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $39 (€35) • 3 h 11 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or TransPennine Express

Take a bus or train to travel 183 miles (295 km) between Glasgow and Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Manchester.

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from Glasgow to Manchester

How to get from Glasgow to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM5h00
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$601One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:40PM4h00
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:40AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Avanti West CoastW10457+Northern Rail (3)Y02256
08:00AM3h18
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$941One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Avanti West CoastW10457+Northern Rail (3)Y03909
08:00AM3h33
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:33AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$751One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW10457+Northern Rail (3)W46821+LNERY23288+TransPennine ExpressC26174
08:00AM6h37
Glasgow Central (GLC)
02:37PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$691One-way
3 transfers
ScotRailY68399+Avanti West CoastW10464+Northern Rail (3)Y00582
08:08AM8h01
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
04:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$871One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Glasgow to Manchester

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Glasgow to Manchester, 80,37% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Glasgow to Manchester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best journey between Glasgow and Manchester with Omio's travel partners National Express, ScotRail and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Manchester from Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

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