Glasgow to Manchester bus with Megabus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Manchester
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£31
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 £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
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 £27.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 21:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h00 | 01:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 21 July | |||||
| NX590 | On time 07:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h10 | 12:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h00 | 14:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX181 | On time 22:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h00 | 03:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 295 km |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Glasgow to Manchester
Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you from Glasgow to Manchester from £9. 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 - Manchester 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 to Manchester with National Express:
- Average Duration: 5 h
- Cheapest Price: £41
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
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
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