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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Manchester

Composite routes from Glasgow to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
349 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
5 h
Bus
295 km.
from €21.74
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$189.87
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$278.47
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
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 Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
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 Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$94.93
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
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 Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$49.37
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 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 Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Glasgow to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$49.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Manchester is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $42.39 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Manchester?

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

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Manchester?

The distance between Glasgow and Manchester is 356 km. The road distance is 348.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Manchester?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 12m 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 6m.

Where does the Glasgow to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Manchester is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Glasgow to Manchester.

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

Book your Glasgow to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow to Manchester?

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