What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Manchester is 204 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester bus from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester train from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 3h 57m, you could also bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester bus arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester train arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

Book your Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3655+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3h 12m
£49–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 15m
£25–52
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 57m
£81–154
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Manchesterrideshare 219.9 mi
3h 42m
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchestercar 219.9 mi
3h 42m
£53–77
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 52m
£61–161
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 3m
£74–147
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 29m
£44–105

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Manchester, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Manchester Oxford Road via Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 3h 57m.

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