How to get from Glasgow to Manchester
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 4h, from €24.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Manchester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 307 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Glasgow to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Glasgow → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·4h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Glasgow to Manchester: train, bus
How the trip from Glasgow to Manchester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Glasgow to Manchester, about 4h. In total it's roughly €24 over 4h, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Manchester
DepartureGlasgow
ArrivalManchesterWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Glasgow to Manchester
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Glasgow to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Manchester?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Manchester from Glasgow?+−
About 307 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Glasgow to Manchester cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €24. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Glasgow to Manchester?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Glasgow to Manchester without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Manchester?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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