How to get from Manchester to Glasgow
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 Manchester to Glasgow. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 05m 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.
307 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €79Checked Sep 5 | 3h 06m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €48Reading date not recorded | 7h 04m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€79Checked Sep 53h 06m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€48Reading date not recorded7h 04m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Manchester to Glasgow: 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.
- 1Manchester → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·4h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Departures from Manchester to Glasgow
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 17:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 01:10 | 17:10 |
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-Glasgow, Edinburgh Airport-Glasgow Airport, Ratho Station - Westbound Stop-GlasgowBook →TransPennine ExpressManchester-EdinburghBook →Local busEdinburgh Airport-Ratho Station - Westbound StopBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Manchester to Glasgow works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Manchester to Glasgow, about 4h 5m. In total it's roughly €17 over 4h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Manchester to Glasgow: common questions
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Glasgow?
The most useful route takes about 4h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Glasgow from Manchester?
About 307 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Manchester to Glasgow cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €25. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Manchester to Glasgow?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express, Local bus.
Can you get from Manchester to Glasgow without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow?
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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