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How to Travel from

Greater Manchester to Glasgow

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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:
3h 46m
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 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

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

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 Greater Manchester to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Glasgow is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Glasgow is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Rusholme Centre and arriving at Glasgow via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Glasgow?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Glasgow is 358 km. The road distance is 350.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $51.09 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Greater Manchester to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Glasgow bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $51.09 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Victoria Rail Station, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Glasgow bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Glasgow is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Greater Manchester to Glasgow.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

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