Buses to Manchester from Glasgow

The journey to Manchester from Glasgow takes about 4 hours.

Buses operate daily with up to 15 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Glasgow at 04:20.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Glasgow and Manchester 7 days per week.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Glasgow to Manchester with Flixbus in 4 hours 5 minutes.

Scottish Citylink schedule

Take the bus to Manchester from Glasgow with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 04:20, arriving at 01:40.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Glasgow and Manchester?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Glasgow to Manchester, departing as early as 04:20.

• How long is the bus trip from Glasgow to Manchester?

  The fastest bus to Manchester from Glasgow takes 3 hours 55 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 50 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Glasgow?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Glasgow and Manchester?

  megabus, Scottish Citylink and Flixbus run buses to Manchester from Glasgow.

• What time is the earliest bus from Glasgow to Manchester?

  The first bus to Manchester from Glasgow leaves at 04:20. The journey takes about 4 hours.

• When is the last bus to Manchester from Glasgow?

  The last bus leaves Glasgow at 22:40, arriving into Manchester at 15:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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