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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Glasgow Central

Composite routes from Manchester to Glasgow Central

Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
349 km.
from $19

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:
4h 37m
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
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

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
Email:
service@flixbus.com
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

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
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
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
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 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, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
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 Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24
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
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
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

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Manchester to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Central is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $32.61 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Central is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Glasgow Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Glasgow. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Glasgow Central?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Glasgow Central?

The distance between Manchester and Glasgow Central is 356 km. The road distance is 349.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Central without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Central takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Glasgow Central?

The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow Central is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $59.78 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Glasgow Central bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Glasgow Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Glasgow Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Glasgow Central is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Manchester to Glasgow Central.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Glasgow Central?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Glasgow Central. Prices start at $63.38 per night.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Glasgow Central?

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