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Manchester to Airdrie buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Airdrie takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Airdrie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Airdrie bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Airdrie. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Airdrie at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow5h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow6h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow5h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow6h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow5h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow6h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow6h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow6h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow5h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater Glasgow7h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow5h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow6h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressJMB TravelFirst Greater Glasgow5h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Airdrie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 213.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Airdrie, Scotland?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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