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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€35

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 2 m

Buses per day

Distance

295 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Manchester will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast buses

Of the 15 buses that leave Glasgow for Manchester every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

10:40PM3h55

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

02:35AMManchester

€221One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

11:30AM5h15

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

04:45PMManchester, Coach Station

€231One-way

0 transfers

01:25PM4h15

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

05:40PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

€241One-way

0 transfers

11:00PM5h00

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

04:00AMManchester, Coach Station

€261One-way

0 transfers

09:35PM3h55

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

01:30AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

€271One-way

0 transfers

Glasgow to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
MegabusMegabus	04:05AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h05	08:10AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	04:05AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h45	08:50AM Manchester, Airport	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX590 National ExpressNX590	08:40AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h10	01:50PM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:00AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h00	01:00PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:00AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h40	01:40PM Manchester, Airport	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:30AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h00	03:30PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:05AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h50	04:55PM Manchester, Airport	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:05AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h05	04:10PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX182 National ExpressNX182	11:30AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h15	04:45PM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:00PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h50	06:50PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	01:25PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h15	05:40PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:35PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h30	02:05AM Manchester, Airport	0 transfersDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:35PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h55	01:30AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:40PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h55	02:35AM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX181 National ExpressNX181	11:00PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h00	04:00AM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester

Buses from Glasgow to Manchester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

295 km

Average bus duration

4h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

€13

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 55m

First bus

11:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Glasgow to Manchester

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you to Manchester from Glasgow from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Glasgow to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Glasgow to Manchester with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: €45

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Glasgow to Manchester with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: €10
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Coach information from Glasgow to Manchester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: €19
Virgin Trains frequency: 19 a day

FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Manchester can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Manchester is €19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Glasgow to Manchester is on average 2 h 55 min for the 295 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from Glasgow to Manchester by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 00: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 11 direct coaches a day from Glasgow to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Glasgow to Manchester coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip from Glasgow to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (675 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Glasgow to Manchester is May.

You have options as you can travel between Glasgow and Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Manchester

Glasgow

Manchester

The major bus station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Manchester.

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