The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
5 h 5 m
Buses on 28 Sept
2
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
On Mon 28 Sept, we found 2 buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
23:005h05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£331One-way0 changes
22:005h05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£521One-way0 changes
23:005h05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£331One-way0 changes
22:005h05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£521One-way0 changes
Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX181 | 23:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h05 | 4:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 22:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 295 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 295 km |
Average bus duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 22:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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