How much does a bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Glasgow cost?

The bus ticket price from Manchester Airport to Glasgow starts at R 401. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Glasgow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Manchester Airport to Glasgow?

The average travel time between Manchester Airport and Glasgow is around , although the fastest bus will take about 3h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 296 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Manchester Airport and Glasgow?

The number of buses from Manchester Airport to Glasgow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Manchester Airport to Glasgow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Manchester Airport to Glasgow?

When taking the bus from Manchester Airport to Glasgow, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, National Express, FlixBus.

Bus Manchester Airport to Glasgow from R 538 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
15:04	Manchester Airport	3h 35m	18:39	Glasgow Central	Fastest
23:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
17:04	Manchester Airport	3h 35m	20:39	Glasgow Central	No tags
23:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
17:04	Manchester Airport	3h 34m	20:38	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 35m	10:39	Glasgow Central	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	19:00	Glasgow	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
17:10	Manchester Airport	3h 30m	20:40	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
09:05	Manchester Airport	3h 49m	12:54	Glasgow Central	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	19:00	Glasgow	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags
14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 40m	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	Fastest
00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	6h	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
07:04	Manchester Airport	3h 31m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags
00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester Airport to Glasgow

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 401, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 10mAverage duration

306 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 401 - R 2 157	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 426 - R 4 126	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Official partners

National Express

4/529 736 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

FlixBus

3.5/511 455 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.

9 February 2025

Driver was nice, sufficient breaks, nice drive

Robert N.

18 September 2024

Very very good👍

Segun K.

15 August 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54 277 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.

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

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Companies in United Kingdom:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Amtrak, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar, Intercape

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Glasgow by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Glasgow cost?
The bus ticket price from Manchester Airport to Glasgow starts at R 401. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Glasgow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Manchester Airport to Glasgow?
The average travel time between Manchester Airport and Glasgow is around , although the fastest bus will take about 3h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 296 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Manchester Airport and Glasgow?
The number of buses from Manchester Airport to Glasgow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Manchester Airport to Glasgow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Manchester Airport to Glasgow?
When taking the bus from Manchester Airport to Glasgow, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, National Express, FlixBus.