How to travel from Glasgow to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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$40

Average price

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$76

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4h 48m

Average total duration

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4h 18m

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30m

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5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Glasgow to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:40PM4h00
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:40AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02263+Northern Rail (3)L07200
12:40PM3h11
Glasgow Central (GLC)
03:51PMDeansgate (DGT)
$1011One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02948+Transport for WalesL64428
08:00AM3h50
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:50AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$611One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC73806
09:09AM3h13
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:22PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$741One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02263+Northern Rail (3)L07015
12:40PM3h29
Glasgow Central (GLC)
04:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$671One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX590
08:40AM5h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:50PMManchester, Coach Station
$771One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX181
11:00PM5h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:05AMManchester, Coach Station
$811One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1479 · BA1370
11:35AM4h00
Glasgow International Airport
03:35PMManchester Airport
$3151One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1475 · BA1370
09:45AM5h50
Glasgow International Airport
03:35PMManchester Airport
$3151One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1483 · BA1378
03:25PM3h50
Glasgow International Airport
07:15PMManchester Airport
$3151One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Glasgow to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Manchester is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Manchester:

A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Manchester is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 11m.

The distance from Glasgow to Manchester is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Manchester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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