How to travel from Manchester to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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€34

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€58

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4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

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4h 50m

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4h 20m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Manchester to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:10PM5h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:10PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:10PM5h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:10PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)L10809+Avanti West CoastW02437
08:03AM3h15
Deansgate (DGT)
11:18AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$1231One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Northern Rail (3)L08233+TransPennine ExpressC74079
09:08AM3h32
Deansgate (DGT)
12:40PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$871One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressN12983+Avanti West CoastW02435
08:11AM3h50
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$841One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressN12981+Avanti West CoastL02285
09:11AM3h54
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
01:05PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:10AM4h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:15AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$561One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX590
03:10PM5h05
Manchester, Coach Station
08:15PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$741One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX181
01:35AM5h10
Manchester, Coach Station
06:45AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$771One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Manchester to Glasgow

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Glasgow, 80,84% 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 Manchester to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow.

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

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Glasgow costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Manchester to Glasgow is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Glasgow is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, ScotRail, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Ingliston, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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