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3 h 36 min
342 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Glasgow

Composite routes from Manchester to Glasgow

Cheapest
3 h 36 min
Car
342 km.
from $18
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
5 h
Bus
295 km.
from €21.74
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Loganair
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 36m
Monday and Friday
$36.71–$265.81
easyJet
Website
3h 5m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$75.95–$303.79
British Airways
Website
3h 20m
Every day
$189.87–$620.23
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$189.87–$620.23
Loganair
Website
4h 5m
Saturday
$468.34–$1,202.49
Bus operators
Found: 4
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Witchway
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Witchway
Queensgate Bus Depot, Colne Road, BB10 1HH Burnley, United Kingdom
0345 60 40 110
0345 60 40 110
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 6
Avanti West Coast
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
Northern Rail
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
2h 20m
Hourly
$101.26–$265.81
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
36 min
Hourly
$12.66–$30.38
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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National Express
Website
5h 56m
Twice daily
$46.83–$69.62
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
1h 47m
Hourly
$63.29–$177.21
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TransPennine Express Service
Website
3h 15m
Every 4 hours
$56.96–$139.24
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Call
Northern Rail
Website
51 min
Every 30 minutes
$9.49–$13.92
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
4h 11m
Every 4 hours
$27.85–$37.97
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $32.61 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Glasgow. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Glasgow?

The distance between Manchester and Glasgow is 356 km. The road distance is 349.7 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Glasgow?

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Central takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Glasgow bus from?

Manchester to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Glasgow train from?

Manchester to Glasgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $86.96 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Glasgow bus arrive?

Manchester to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Glasgow?

It is currently 13:54 at both, Manchester and Glasgow.

Where does the Manchester to Glasgow train arrive?

Manchester to Glasgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Glasgow is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Manchester to Glasgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?

Book your Manchester to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?

Book your Manchester to Glasgow bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Glasgow. Prices start at $63.38 per night.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Glasgow?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Glasgow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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