- Distance: 212.8 mi
- Duration: 4h 48m
The average bus between Glasgow Central and Manchester takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow Central to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Glasgow Central and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Central is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
Glasgow Central to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Central to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Glasgow Central to Manchester bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Glasgow Central and Manchester is 294.7 km. The road distance is 343 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.
