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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Manchester:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $78 (€62).
A bus is $232 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $284 (€228).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Manchester
How to get from Glasgow to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Y617128:06 PM4h17Glasgow Central (GLC)12:23 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34026+Y617128:06 PM4h17Glasgow Central (GLC)12:23 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W848997:11 AM3h11Glasgow Central (GLC)10:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G893906:40 PM3h12Glasgow Central (GLC)9:52 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$291One-way1 transfer - W34181+
C043546:29 AM4h12Glasgow Central (GLC)10:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$291One-way1 transfer - W34195+G385395:30 PM4h20Glasgow Central (GLC)9:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 PM4h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$321One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:20 AM5h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$511One-way0 transfers
NX18111:00 PM5h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:05 AMManchester, Coach Station$531One-way0 transfers
BA1487 · BA13785:40 PM3h50Glasgow International Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$2101One-way1 transfer- BA1487 · BA13805:40 PM4h55Glasgow International Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
- BA1485 · BA13783:35 PM5h55Glasgow International Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Manchester:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $78 (€62).
A bus is $232 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $284 (€228).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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