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How to Travel from

Manchester to Glasgow Airport

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$278.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,202.49

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to bus which costs $27.17 - $39.13 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Terminal Building via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The distance between Manchester and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 327 km. The road distance is 359.8 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $51.09 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus from?

Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $36.96 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $271.74 and takes 4h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $27.17 - $39.13 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus arrive?

Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Manchester to Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Where can I stay near Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Glasgow Airport (GLA). Prices start at $65.91 per night.
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