How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow?

The average bus travel time from Manchester to Glasgow is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 295 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Glasgow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

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

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Glasgow at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow?

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 29733 reviews.

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

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 Manchester to Glasgow?

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 Manchester to Glasgow?

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 Manchester to Glasgow from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Shudehill	5h	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	4h	12:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	Coach Station	5h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	5h	9:10pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10pm	Coach Station	5h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	4h	12:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	5h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	7:00pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	4h 10m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	4h 5m	6:15am	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	5h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	9:10pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	4h 10m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	5h	9:10pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	4h 5m	6:15am	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	5h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	9:10pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	4h 10m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	5h	9:10pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	4h 5m	6:15am	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	5h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	9:10pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	4h 10m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	5h	9:10pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	4h 5m	6:15am	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	5h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	9:10pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	4h 10m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Glasgow on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	5h	9:10pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	4h	12:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	5h 10m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	9:10pm	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	4h 10m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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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.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

295 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $214	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $337	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $68	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Glasgow?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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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

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

February 9, 2025

Driver was nice, sufficient breaks, nice drive

Robert N.

September 18, 2024

Very very good👍

Segun K.

August 15, 2024

National Express

4/529,740 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.

February 14, 2023

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

James C.

January 8, 2023

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

Caroline K.

April 6, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

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.

July 6, 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.

October 13, 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.

September 23, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow?
The average bus travel time from Manchester to Glasgow is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 295 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Glasgow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Glasgow?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Glasgow at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow?
A bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow 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 Manchester to Glasgow?
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 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Glasgow?
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 Manchester to Glasgow?
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 Manchester to Glasgow?
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

11-27

$71

11-28

$136

Today

$50

11-30

$64

12-01

$57

12-02

$32

12-03

$29

12-04

$33

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Glasgow was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $146 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 $29 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually FlixBus, 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.