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Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) bus with Megabus

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Megabus
21:353h55
Glasgow Central (GLC)
01:30Manchester Airport (MIA)
£131One-way
0 changes
Megabus
10:055h05
Glasgow Central (GLC)
15:10Manchester Airport (MIA)
£141One-way
0 changes
Megabus
11:055h05
Glasgow Central (GLC)
16:10Manchester Airport (MIA)
£141One-way
0 changes

Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) bus times

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
MegabusMegabus10:05 Glasgow Central (GLC)5h05 15:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus11:05 Glasgow Central (GLC)5h05 16:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus21:35 Glasgow Central (GLC)3h55 01:30 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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Fastest Journey

3 h 55 m

Average

4 h 42 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

305 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Megabus
21:353h55
Glasgow Central (GLC)
01:30Manchester Airport (MIA)
£131One-way
0 changes
Megabus
10:055h05
Glasgow Central (GLC)
15:10Manchester Airport (MIA)
£141One-way
0 changes
Megabus
11:055h05
Glasgow Central (GLC)
16:10Manchester Airport (MIA)
£141One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Buses from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
305 km
Average bus duration
4h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
6
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
3h 55m
First bus
04:05
Last bus
22:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Megabus and National Express coaches will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow Central (GLC) - Manchester Airport (MIA) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £48
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is 3 h 55 min   to travel the 189 mile long journey, with around there are 8 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 03: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 22: 50.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) you can take a coach with Megabus or National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Glasgow Central (GLC) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by coach is March.
You have options as you can travel from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Manchester Airport (MIA)

Glasgow
Manchester
The major coach station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your trip from Glasgow to Manchester.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Public transport options for Glasgow Central
  • Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
  • Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
The major coach station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip to Manchester from Glasgow.
Manchester AirportWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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