How to Travel from
Glasgow Central Station to Manchester
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (349 km)
3 h 35 min
349 km.
from $19
Fastest
Plane from Glasgow Central Station (Glasgow International Airport) to Manchester (Manchester Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
3 h 35 min
349 km.
from $13.28
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$278.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$265.81
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$278.47
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$493.65
Aer Lingus
Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$493.65
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$25.32–$278.47
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Megabus UK
Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Scottish Citylink
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
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 Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$88.60
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29
Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$107.59
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$48.10
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71
Northern Rail
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.30–$69.62
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Glasgow to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$48.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $41.30 and takes 4h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central Station and Manchester?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central Station and Manchester?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
How far is it from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Manchester is 356 km. The road distance is 346.9 km.
How do I travel from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester without a car?
The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
The train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester bus from?
Glasgow Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester train from?
Glasgow Central Station to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Train, bus or fly from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $81.52 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $35.87 - $163.04 and takes 4h 12m.
Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester bus arrive?
Glasgow Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester train arrive?
Glasgow Central Station to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Can I drive from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Central Station to Manchester is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester.
How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
Book your Glasgow Central Station to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
Book your Glasgow Central Station to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Manchester?
There are 3206+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $47.83 per night.
Can I share a ride from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Central Station and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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