Which bus from Glasgow to Manchester is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Glasgow to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like megabus, National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £21 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £32 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| National Express | 5h 10m | 08:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 13:50 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £21 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| National Express | 5h 10m | 08:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 13:50 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| National Express | 5h 0m | 23:00 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 04:00 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £32 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| National Express | 5h 0m | 23:00 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 04:00 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| National Express | 5h 0m | 23:00 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 04:00 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| National Express | 5h 0m | 23:00 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 04:00 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 5h 0m | 10:20 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 22:40 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 02:40 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 22:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| megabus | 5h 0m | 10:50 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 15:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| megabus | 4h 10m | 23:10 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 03:20 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:10:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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| National Express | 5h 0m | 23:00 | Glasgow | Buchanan Bus Station | 04:00 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Glasgow to Manchester is £16 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Glasgow and Manchester?
All facts for Glasgow to Manchester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like megabus, National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 6 times by bus from Glasgow to Manchester in one click. Book your Glasgow to Manchester bus ticket starting from £16!
| Cheapest Bus | £16 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 04:20 |
| Latest Coach | 23:10 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 6 Ø |
| Distance | 294.8 km |
| Coach Companies | megabus, National Express and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Glasgow to Manchester?
Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Glasgow for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Manchester
How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Manchester
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.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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megabus from Glasgow to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Glasgow to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £19 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 04:20 |
| Last Coach | 23:10 |
| Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
| Found on | 05/12/2025 |
National Express from Glasgow to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Glasgow to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £25 |
| Fastest Coach | 5h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 08:40 |
| Last Coach | 23:00 |
| Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
FlixBus from Glasgow to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £16 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 10:20 |
| Last Coach | 22:40 |
| Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Manchester
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