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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€32

Average price

€40

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 48 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 €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Glasgow for Manchester on Sun, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.

FlixBus

10:40PM4h00

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

02:40AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

€321One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

10:20AM5h00

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

€421One-way

0 transfers

NX590

08:40AM5h10

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

01:50PMManchester, Coach Station

€431One-way

0 transfers

NX181

11:00PM5h00

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

04:00AMManchester, Coach Station

€451One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. 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 €30.

Distance: 295 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Bus	Train
€33 Average price Cheapest	€75 Average price
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Glasgow to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 7:13 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX590	On time 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h10	12:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h00	2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	9:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h00	1:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 transfersDirect
NX181	On time 10:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h00	3:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester

United Kingdom

Buses from Glasgow to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 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 35m

Cheapest ticket price

€18

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 55m

First bus

00:20

Last bus

23:50

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 €13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Manchester is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Glasgow to Manchester is 3 h 55 min to travel the 295 km long trip, with around there are 12 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Glasgow to Manchester leaves at 11: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, it is possible to travel from Glasgow to Manchester without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. There are 11 direct coaches from Glasgow to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Glasgow to Manchester coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Manchester from Glasgow to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 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 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Manchester by coach is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Glasgow to Manchester including taking a coach or train.

No, the coach from Glasgow to Manchester has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

No, luggage for the coach from Glasgow to Manchester needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Glasgow to Manchester.

popular bus stations

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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