What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Central Station and Trafford Centre?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Central Station station to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre?

The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Trafford Centre is 222 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre bus from?

Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre?

The best way to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre bus arrive?

Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre.

Where can I stay near Trafford Centre?

There are 3660+ hotels available in Trafford Centre.

Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre - 8 ways to travel via train

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 132 bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
3h 57m
£74–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 9m
£26–40
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centrecar 210.2 mi
3h 27m
£51–74
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 22m
£54–147
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h
£45–103
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 52m
£54–156
Fly Glasgow Airport 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
5h 52m
£61–184
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 51m
£66–159

Glasgow Central Station to Trafford Centre by train and bus

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and Trafford Centre, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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