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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 €20.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX181Fastest
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Y11834+L37236S28035+TP116400 · C73812Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Glasgow to Manchester.
There are 2 options to travel to Manchester from Glasgow including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Manchester is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €13 compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A coach is €22 less than a train with an average ticket price of €35 from Glasgow to Manchester.
The fastest way from Glasgow to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 11 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Coach takes 3 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 295 km from Glasgow to Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Manchester is:
- 12 coaches a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Glasgow as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Glasgow to Manchester:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Glasgow to Manchester depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester, Coach Station.
- Most travellers board their train from Glasgow Central and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Manchester:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Glasgow to Manchester tickets on Omio for €13.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, ScotRail or first_transpennine_express for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for TransPennine Express Glasgow to Manchester tickets on Omio for €35.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct coaches per day to take to Manchester with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Manchester with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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