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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 an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $386.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $386 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $343 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $386 (€325).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 21m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly $44 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($74 (€62) vs $118 (€99)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
W84884 · W849017:45 AM3h37Glasgow Central (GLC)11:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W84884 · W849017:45 AM3h37Glasgow Central (GLC)11:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W848997:11 AM3h11Glasgow Central (GLC)10:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G893906:40 PM3h12Glasgow Central (GLC)9:52 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$331One-way1 transfer - W34200+P241694:40 PM3h33Glasgow Central (GLC)8:13 PMDeansgate (DGT)$331One-way1 transfer
- W34020+P241643:38 PM3h35Glasgow Central (GLC)7:13 PMDeansgate (DGT)$331One-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$491One-way0 transfers
NX18111:00 PM5h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:05 AMManchester, Coach Station$551One-way0 transfers
- BA1477 · BA136810:50 AM4h20Glasgow International Airport3:10 PMManchester Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
- BA1489 · BA13805:40 PM4h50Glasgow International Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
- BA1475 · BA13689:30 AM5h40Glasgow International Airport3:10 PMManchester Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Manchester:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $343 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average $386 (€325).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Oxford Road (MCO).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo to go to Manchester by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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