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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Manchester
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Manchester will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 4 buses that leave Glasgow for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Glasgow to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Manchester coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 22:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h00 | 02:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX181 | 23:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h00 | 04:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| NX590 | 08:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h10 | 13:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h00 | 15:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX181 | On time 23:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h00 | 04:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester
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Buses from Glasgow to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 295 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 295 km |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:06 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Glasgow to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Manchester with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Glasgow to Manchester
National Express operates two direct coaches from Glasgow to Manchester every day of the week. Passengers can also choose from a number of indirect options. Direct journeys between these Glasgow and Manchester take around five hours.
Which coach companies travel from Glasgow to Manchester?
Coaches from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station to Manchester Coach Station are operated by National Express, the UK's leading coach service. National Express coaches depart from Buchanan Coach Station in Glasgow and arrive at Manchester Coach Station. National Express offer both direct and indirect services, with direct services being significantly faster.
How long is the coach from Glasgow to Manchester?
Direct journeys on coaches from Glasgow to Manchester take 5 hours or just over 5 hours. Indirect journeys with one change can take between 8 and 14 hours and may involve waiting time at Birmingham Coach Station.
How many coaches are there from Glasgow to Manchester?
National Express operates two direct coaches per day from Glasgow to Manchester. The first daily coach departs Glasgow late morning and arrives late afternoon. The second daily coach service departs before midnight and arrives in Manchester in the early hours of the following morning. The two direct services operate at the same times of day, seven days a week. There are also a number of indirect coaches departing Glasgow throughout the day, from early in the morning until late at night. Indirect journeys involve a change at Birmingham Coach Station.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Glasgow to Manchester?
Departure Station: National Express coaches for Manchester depart from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, the city's main bus and coach terminal. Facilities include toilets, left luggage, shops, cafe and an ATM. Located at the northern end of Glasgow's busy Buchanan Street, it is a five minute walk to the bus station from both centre of the city and from Glasgow Queen Street overground station.
Arrival Station: Coaches from Glasgow arrive at Manchester Coach Station, which is located in the heart of the city on Chorlton Street. The coach station has a cafe, toilet, ATM, ticket machines, charging points and a shop. From the coach station, it is a very short walk to the main Manchester shopping area and around an eight minute walk to Manchester Picadilly Station.
FAQs: Glasgow to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Manchester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Manchester
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Dining
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- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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