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GlasgowManchester307 km

How to get from Glasgow to Manchester

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Manchester. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 307 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Wed, Sep 2.

This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

307 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Flight	€51Checked Sep 6	1h 10mFlight only	See Flight details
Train	€91Reading date not recorded	10h 28m4 transfers	See Train details
Bus	€26Omio catalogue, Sep 9	4hdirect	See Bus details

Flight€51Checked Sep 6
1h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
Train€91Reading date not recorded
10h 28m · 4 transfersSee Train details
Bus€26Omio catalogue, Sep 9
4h · directSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

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.

€511h 10m · direct · flight

1
Glasgow Airport → Manchester Airportflight
1h 10m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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Which date should you go?

The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

September 2026

October 2026

6 Tue€24

Departures from Glasgow to Manchester

FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:50 and the last at 23:40.

Operator	Departures a day	First	Last
FlixBusbus	7	07:50	23:40

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Bus· 4h€26Book
Train· 3h 11m€27Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

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Operators seen on these journeys

City transitGlasgow-Glasgow Airport Terminal 1Book →Local busGlasgow Airport-Newhouse Hotel StopBook →

FlixBusNewhouse Hotel Stop-Edinburgh Haymarket Station North, Glasgow-ManchesterBook →TransPennine ExpressEdinburgh-Carlisle, Carlisle-ManchesterBook →

On this route you travel with City transit, Local bus, FlixBus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Glasgow to Manchester works

Start with a flight from Glasgow to Manchester, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €51 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.

Glasgow to Manchester: common questions

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

The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.

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?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €51. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Manchester?

Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Manchester?

About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.

What are the airport codes for Glasgow and Manchester?

Glasgow is GLA and Manchester is MAN, so this route is usually written GLA to MAN.

Which operators run Glasgow to Manchester?

On this route you travel with City transit, Local bus, FlixBus, TransPennine Express.

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.