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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€62 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Manchester
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W848944:52 AM3h31Glasgow Central (GLC)8:23 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W848944:52 AM3h31Glasgow Central (GLC)8:23 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€301One-way0 transfers
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G8988912:40 PM3h12Glasgow Central (GLC)3:52 PMDeansgate (DGT)€961One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W33545+G898815:33 AM3h19Glasgow Central (GLC)8:52 AMDeansgate (DGT)€461One-way1 transfer
- W33649+L892505:48 AM3h45Glasgow Central (GLC)9:33 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€461One-way1 transfer
- W33649+G891145:48 AM3h30Glasgow Central (GLC)9:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 PM4h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€341One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:20 AM5h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€361One-way0 transfers
NX5908:40 AM5h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:50 PMManchester, Coach Station€571One-way0 transfers
BA1499 · BA13687:55 AM7h50Glasgow International Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport€6081One-way1 transfer- BA1479 · BA13803:05 PM7h35Glasgow International Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport€6561One-way1 transfer
- BA1483 · BA13801:25 PM9h15Glasgow International Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport€6561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Manchester:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average €62.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Manchester costing on average €228.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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