How much is the bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester start from $25. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Manchester?

The average bus travel time from Glasgow to Manchester is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 283 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Glasgow to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Glasgow to Manchester at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Glasgow to Manchester?

A bus trip from Glasgow to Manchester generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Glasgow to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Manchester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Glasgow to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Glasgow to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Glasgow to Manchester from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	5h	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:14pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	5h 26m	2:40am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	4h 10m	3:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	5h	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:18am	Newhouse Hotel Stop	7h 2m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:18am	Newhouse Hotel Stop	7h 2m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	4h	8:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	4h	8:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Manchester on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	5h	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	4h	2:40am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	5h 10m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Newhouse Hotel Stop	6h 30m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	4h	8:20am	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

295 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $207	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $337	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $62	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Manchester?

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,481 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11481 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $34

FlixBus Glasgow Manchester recent customer reviews

A very good communication from the driver. Excellently carried out protocols and a smooth journey.

Maryann A.

August 19, 2024

Waste my time

Muhammad U.

November 6, 2024

Drivers top gear

John H.

September 23, 2024

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and timely arrivals. The drivers were noted for being polite, experienced, and attentive throughout the journey. While some mentioned a change in schedule as inconvenient or found seats slightly uncomfortable on longer trips, overall satisfaction was high due to excellent service from booking to arrival at destinations.

National Express Glasgow Manchester recent customer reviews

Change of time was inconvenient. Journey was ok seats a bit uncomfortable if sitting in them to long. Other than that was fine

Christopher T.

May 18, 2025

Wet wet weather conditions today .yellow weather warning has delayed travel for safety

Mary P.

September 30, 2022

Everything was fine except my luggage went missing. Despite telling the driver it was destined for Manchester, it wasn’t offloaded at Manchester and given to lost property, or it’s been handed to someone else.

Scott G.

May 20, 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Passengers generally had a comfortable and pleasant journey, appreciating the clean buses and friendly staff. The bus service was noted for being on time with helpful drivers. However, some reviews mentioned issues with temperature control inside the bus, describing it as too hot at times.

Megabus Glasgow Manchester recent customer reviews

Terrible! 50 minutes late with no indication of anything we just waited without any updates

Jasmine J.

September 24, 2024

We had a stop break at a lovely country restaurant, shop.The bus is very comfortable, bus driver,announce,no alcohol is allowed ( very happy) Everyone was best behaved and quite! All good,thanks to the staff who drove the bus.ta Linda

Linda R.

May 16, 2023

Comfortable trip to manchester airport slept most of Nice helpful friendly staff Bus was very clean

Sharon D.

February 7, 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Manchester by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester start from $25. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Manchester?
The average bus travel time from Glasgow to Manchester is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 283 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Glasgow to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Glasgow to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Glasgow to Manchester at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Glasgow to Manchester?
A bus trip from Glasgow to Manchester generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Glasgow to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Manchester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Glasgow to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Glasgow to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$140

11-29

$44

Today

$60

12-01

$41

12-02

$35

12-03

$33

12-04

$30

12-05

$37

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $156 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.