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How to Travel from

Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

Glasgow Central Station
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Manchester Piccadilly Station
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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 Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$189.87
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$278.47
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
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 Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
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 Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

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

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
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 Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$94.93
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

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:
$45.57–$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:
$18.99–$49.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $42.39 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $50 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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 Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 357 km. The road distance is 347.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $50 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $50 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $86.96 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

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

Book your Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

There are 3159+ hotels available in Manchester Piccadilly Station. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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