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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Glasgow 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m 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 Manchester to Glasgow:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Glasgow costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $248 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glasgow costing on average $302 (€249).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Glasgow
How to get from Manchester to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W851604:57 AM3h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:22 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W851604:57 AM3h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:22 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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W341871:56 PM3h05Deansgate (DGT)5:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W34023+G890405:55 AM3h21Deansgate (DGT)9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$381One-way1 transfer
- W85210+W341808:24 PM3h45Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:09 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$441One-way1 transfer
- W851963:24 PM3h15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)6:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:10 PM5h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:10 AM4h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
NX1811:35 AM5h10Manchester, Coach Station6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$691One-way0 transfers
- BA1381 · BA14806:55 AM5h45Manchester Airport12:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$3221One-way1 transfer
- BA1359+
BA87228:40 AM6h55Manchester Airport3:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$3611One-way1 transfer - BA1363 · BA148612:15 PM3h50Manchester Airport4:05 PMGlasgow International Airport$3841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glasgow:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Glasgow costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $248 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glasgow costing on average $302 (€249).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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