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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or Avanti West Coast for the next days.
today
from $21
tomorrow
from $19
Wednesday
from $12
Thursday
from $19
Friday
from $22
Saturday
from $30
Sunday
from $17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:35 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 27m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    9:52 AM
    Manchester
    Park Road Bus Stop
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    3h 55m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:35 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 55m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    $84
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      6:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $2

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Glasgow to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Glasgow and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 buses from Glasgow to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Manchester, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast that travel 8 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 8:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 183.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Manchester

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Glasgow for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
$24
Tuesday 03/25
$19
Wednesday 03/26
$24
Thursday 03/27
$24
Friday 03/28
$22
Saturday 03/29
$24
Sunday 03/30
$24
Monday 03/31
$21
Tuesday 04/01
$21
Wednesday 04/02
$25
Thursday 04/03
$24
Friday 04/04
$30
Saturday 04/05
$27
Sunday 04/06
$27
Monday 04/07
$23
Tuesday 04/08
$21
Wednesday 04/09
$21
Thursday 04/10
$21
Friday 04/11
$31
Saturday 04/12
$26
Sunday 04/13
$27
Monday 04/14
$21
Tuesday 04/15
$21
Wednesday 04/16
$21
Thursday 04/17
$21
Friday 04/18
$26
Saturday 04/19

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 $12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester, with $12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

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 bus 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 buses from Glasgow to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Manchester

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

FlixBus from Glasgow to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 10:30 AM
Last Bus 10:40 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Glasgow to Manchester bus

How much does a Glasgow Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 5h 10m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $105. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Glasgow to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Glasgow to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Glasgow to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Glasgow to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Glasgow starts at 8:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Manchester starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Glasgow Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Glasgow to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: National Express, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast.

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

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 Glasgow Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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