Bus from Manchester to Glasgow: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on November 27
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Coach Station
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn
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Shudehill
Newhouse Hotel Stop
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Coach Station
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on November 28
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Buchanan Bus Station
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on November 29
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Buchanan Bus Station
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on November 30
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 1
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 2
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Buchanan Bus Station
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 3
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Coach Station
Buchanan Bus Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Buchanan Bus Station
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Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 4
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Shudehill
Glasgow
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Glasgow
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Coach Station
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Manchester Airport
Glasgow
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Compare 3 ways to go 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 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
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
1 out of 5 stars
Kurt W.
Driver made a "required by law" stop of around 30-40 mins. Passengers should be notified at start of journey.
4 out of 5 stars
James C.
Always a pleasure to travel with national express staff always polite and journey always smooth
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.
3 out of 5 stars
Isla H.
Had 90 minutes delay from the pickup bus station and no apologies or anyone to confirm the delay. That was a very bad experience 😕
2 out of 5 stars
Pracious R.
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
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Glasgow by bus
How far is Manchester from Glasgow?
It's about 296 km (184 miles) from Manchester to Glasgow.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Glasgow?
Buses departing from Shudehill in Manchester will take you to Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-25
$32
11-26
$71
Today
$36
11-28
$37
11-29
$40
11-30
$62
12-01
$43
12-02
$30
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Glasgow was searched and found on Dec 2, 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 Manchester to Glasgow, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $142 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 $30 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually FlixBus 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.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Glasgow was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $30
