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Facts about the coach from Glasgow to Manchester

Compare all providers like megabus, FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 14 times by bus from Glasgow to Manchester in one click and book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester starting from £8.99!

Cheapest Bus £8.99
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 294.8 km
Coach Companies megabus, FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Glasgow to Manchester

Every day, 14 buses from 3 coach companies leave Glasgow for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a coach ticket for this route, starting from 01/12/2023 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/11
£15
Tuesday 28/11
£15
Wednesday 29/11
£12
Thursday 30/11
£12
Friday 01/12
£15
Saturday 02/12
£10
Sunday 03/12
£10
Monday 04/12
£9
Tuesday 05/12
£9
Wednesday 06/12
£9
Thursday 07/12
£9
Friday 08/12
£12
Saturday 09/12
£9
Sunday 10/12
£12
Monday 11/12
£9
Tuesday 12/12
£9
Wednesday 13/12
£9
Thursday 14/12
£12
Friday 15/12
£9
Saturday 16/12
£18
Sunday 17/12
£20
Monday 18/12
£15
Tuesday 19/12
£12
Wednesday 20/12
£15
Thursday 21/12
£15
Friday 22/12
£18
Saturday 23/12
£25
Sunday 24/12

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9.00, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Glasgow to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.00.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester, with £9.00. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.00.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Glasgow to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Glasgow to Manchester are also emptier.

Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Manchester from various bus operators like megabus, FlixBus or National Express for the next days.
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    11:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    16:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    from £8.99
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    10:30
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £8.99
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    10:30
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £9.49
  • megabus
    4h 10m
    10:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    from £9.99
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    10:30
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £11.99
  • megabus
    4h 20m
    08:20
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    12:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    megabus
    Economy
    from £12.56
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    10:30
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £12.95
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    11:15
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    16:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £19.65
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    11:15
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    16:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £19.67
  • megabus
    4h 20m
    08:20
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    12:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    from £19.99
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    10:30
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £24.99
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    11:15
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    16:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £30.00
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    23:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    04:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £31.50
  • megabus
    9h 10m
    09:30
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    18:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    from £49.27

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Glasgow to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Glasgow and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 54 coaches from Glasgow to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Manchester, with 7 offers.

Beloved coach companies from Glasgow to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Glasgow to Manchester from our users.

megabus from Glasgow to Manchester

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Glasgow to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £8.99
Fastest Coach 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Last Coach 23:50
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 30/11/2023

Find out more on our megabus page.

FlixBus from Glasgow to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £8.99
Fastest Coach 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 10:30
Last Coach 22:40
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 30/11/2023

Find out more on our FlixBus page.

National Express from Glasgow to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Glasgow to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £19.65
Fastest Coach 5h 0m
Earliest Coach 11:15
Last Coach 23:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 30/11/2023

Find out more on our National Express page.

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Manchester

In the map below you can see, where to find all bus stations in Glasgow and Manchester.

Stations
Alexandra Parade Station
Anniesland Cross
Great Western Rd 1630,
Ayr Road
Buchanan Bus Station
N Hanover St ,
Drumchapel
Drumry Rd E 230,
Hillhead
1053 Great Western Rd ,
Renfrew Street
Renfrew Street ,
Spiersbridge Avenue
Stations
Abberton Road
Arena
New Bridge St ,
Audenshaw
Castlefield
Liverpool Rd 43,
Central Park
Chorlton
Clayton Hall
Coach Station
Chorlton St 14,
Cornbrook
Crumpsall
Deansgate
Great Bridgewater St 56,
Edge Lane
Etihad Stadium
Alan Turing Way 2002,
Firswood
Holt Town
Miles Platting
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Talbot Rd ,
Old Trafford Stadium
United Road ,
Park Road Bus Stop
Princess Road
Princess Road ,
Ridgewood Avenue
Sackville Street
Portland St 55,
Shudehill Interchange
Shudehill ,
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Corporation St ,
St Werburgh's Road
Swinton Station
Three Arrows
Trafford Centre
Regent Rd 157,
Victoria Station
Wythenshawe Interchange

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Glasgow to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Glasgow - Manchester? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Glasgow to Manchester bus

How much does a Glasgow Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Glasgow Manchester bus trip is available from £8.99 and takes 5h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8.99 to £49.27. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Glasgow Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Glasgow to Manchester is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Glasgow take?

The quickest coach from Glasgow to Manchester is provided by megabus and takes 3h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24.99. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Glasgow at 08:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Glasgow to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Glasgow at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Glasgow Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Glasgow to Manchester can travel with megabus, FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: megabus, FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Glasgow?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Glasgow Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Glasgow to Manchester

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Glasgow to Manchester for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Glasgow to Manchester for the next days.
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 21m
    05:48
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    09:09
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £14.40
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 31m
    04:52
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    08:23
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14.80
  • ScotRail
    6h 14m
    10:06
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    ScotRail
    First Class
    from £59.70
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 25m
    10:13
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    13:38
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    First Class
    from £96.30

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