How to Travel from
Manchester to Glasgow
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Glasgow
Composite routes from Manchester to Glasgow
Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
349 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h
Plane
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40 м
40 м
Turn right
21 м
21 м
Turn left onto Ducie Street
Ducie Street, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Ducie Street
Ducie Street, 71 м
71 м
Turn left onto Jutland Street
Jutland Street, 127 м
127 м
Turn right onto Store Street
Store Street, 271 м
271 м
Turn left onto London Road
London Road, 401 м
401 м
Keep right onto London Road
London Road, 61 м
61 м
Continue onto Mancunian Way
Mancunian Way, 2 km 324 м
2 km 324 м
Continue onto Dawson Street
Dawson Street, 2 km 608 м
2 km 608 м
Continue and drive toward Ring Road (M60), Liverpool (M62)
Ring Road (M60), Liverpool (M62), 6 km 54 м
6 km 54 м
Keep left onto M602 toward M60
M60, 226 м
226 м
Keep right onto M60 and take M60 toward Ring Road (North), (M66), Bolton (M61), Leeds (M62)
Ring Road (North), (M66), Bolton (M61), Leeds (M62), M60, 5 km 915 м
5 km 915 м
Keep left onto M60 and take M61 toward Preston, Wigan, Bolton
Preston, Wigan, Bolton, M61, 1 km 461 м
1 km 461 м
Keep left onto M61 and take M61 toward Preston
Preston, M61, 317 km 577 м
317 km 577 м
Keep left and take M73, (M80), (M8), (A721) toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, Uddingston
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, Uddingston, M73, (M80), (M8), (A721), 418 м
418 м
Keep right onto M73 and take M73, (M80), (M8) toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow, M73, (M80), (M8), 2 km 901 м
2 km 901 м
Keep left and take M8 toward Glasgow City centre
Glasgow City centre, M8, 11 km 480 м
11 km 480 м
Keep left and take (A81) toward Aberfoyle, George Square
Aberfoyle, George Square, (A81), 250 м
250 м
Keep left and drive toward George Square
George Square, 55 м
55 м
Continue onto Canal Street
Canal Street, 403 м
403 м
Turn left onto Port Dundas Road
Port Dundas Road, 279 м
279 м
Continue onto West Nile Street
West Nile Street, 62 м
62 м
Turn right onto Renfrew Street
Renfrew Street, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Renfield Street
Renfield Street, 41 м
41 м
Turn right onto Renfrew Lane
Renfrew Lane, 104 м
104 м
Turn right onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 4 м
4 м
Arrive at destination
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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
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 56m
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?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $32.61 and takes 4h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Glasgow?
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?
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?
The distance between Manchester and Glasgow is 356 km. The road distance is 349.7 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to Glasgow without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow 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?
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 bus from?
Manchester to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Glasgow train from?
Manchester to Glasgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Glasgow?
The best way to get from Manchester to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $86.96 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 4h 23m.
Where does the Manchester to Glasgow bus arrive?
Manchester to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
What is the time difference between Manchester and Glasgow?
It is currently 13:54 at both, Manchester and Glasgow.
Where does the Manchester to Glasgow train arrive?
Manchester to Glasgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Can I drive from Manchester to Glasgow?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Glasgow is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Manchester to Glasgow.
How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?
Book your Manchester to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?
Book your Manchester to Glasgow bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Glasgow?
There are 1186+ hotels available in Glasgow. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
Can I share a ride from Manchester to Glasgow?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Glasgow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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