What's the distance between Manchester and Glasgow by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Glasgow by coach covers an approximate distance of 184 miles (296 km).

How can I get from Manchester to Glasgow without driving?

The best way to go from Manchester to Glasgow without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Manchester to Glasgow from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
15:10	Coach Station	5h 5m	20:15	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
16:10	Shudehill	6h 43m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
15:20	Shudehill	5h	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:20	Shudehill	5h	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	19:00	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	19:00	Glasgow	No tags
04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

183 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £136	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £251	Average duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £38	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,241 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have noted that the bus journey was comfortable and arrived early, with a friendly driver providing sufficient breaks. However, some passengers experienced discomfort due to high temperatures on board and mentioned the absence of toilet or drink breaks during their trip.

FlixBus Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was almost unbearably hot on the bus and there were no toilet or drink breaks. It did arrive early and was comfy enough.

Christine M.

9 February 2025

Driver was nice, sufficient breaks, nice drive

Robert N.

18 September 2024

Very very good👍

Segun K.

15 August 2024

National Express

4/529,702 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, National Express is highly praised for its polite staff and smooth journeys. Customers also appreciate the helpful and caring coach drivers. However, there are some negative experiences reported, such as buses not showing up at the designated stations and required stops that were not communicated in advance. Overall, National Express provides a pleasant travel experience with good value for money.

National Express Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

Very disappointed as was working as needed to be Glasgow The bus did not turn up at Manchester st chorlton bus station

Kurt W.

14 February 2023

Driver made a "required by law" stop of around 30-40 mins. Passengers should be notified at start of journey.

James C.

8 January 2023

Always a pleasure to travel with national express staff always polite and journey always smooth

Caroline K.

6 April 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Passengers generally appreciate the service, noting friendly and attentive staff who handle luggage with care. The journeys are often smooth and comfortable, even when faced with delays or challenging conditions. However, some reviews mention that buses can be late at times and suggest improvements in cleanliness on board to enhance the travel experience further.

Megabus Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was 55 minutes late and the onboard toilet was horrendous. However the staff were extremely friendly and took really good care of my fragile luggage.

Isla H.

6 July 2025

Had 90 minutes delay from the pickup bus station and no apologies or anyone to confirm the delay. That was a very bad experience 😕

Pracious R.

13 October 2024

The journey was fine, it was quite warm at night when one is travelling the AC should be working, as it can get quite warm at night with a bus full of people

Sabha H.

23 September 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Glasgow?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Glasgow

What's the distance between Manchester and Glasgow by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Glasgow by coach covers an approximate distance of 184 miles (296 km).
How can I get from Manchester to Glasgow without driving?
The best way to go from Manchester to Glasgow without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

£20

08/11

£19

Today

£33

10/11

£25

11/11

£17

12/11

£16

13/11

£16

14/11

£21

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Glasgow was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £57 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-12.

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.

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