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How to get fromGlasgow Central Station to Manchester Victoriaby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Victoria by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
    3h 30m
    £79–136

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 211.3 mi
    4h 36m
    £13–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    4h 19m
    £24–40

  4. Drive 211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Victoriacar car 211.5 mi
    3h 34m
    £51–74

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    5h 19m
    £52–142

  6. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
    3h 35m
    £79–137

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    5h 31m
    £66–186

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 49m
    £52–151

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 29m
    £64–155

Glasgow Central Station to Manchester Victoria by train and tram

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and Manchester Victoria, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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