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Manchester to Glenrothes buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Glenrothes takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Glenrothes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 46m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Glenrothes bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Glenrothes. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Glenrothes at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland6h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland6h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland6h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland6h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland7h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland9h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland6h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach East Scotland8h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Glenrothes? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Glenrothes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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