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How to get fromGlasgow Central to Manchesterby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow Central to Manchester by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
    3h 12m
    £80–140

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 211.3 mi
    4h 24m
    £13–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    4h 15m
    £25–100

  4. Drive 212.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Central to Manchestercar car 212.3 mi
    3h 38m
    £52–75

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    4h 34m
    £51–153

  6. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 20m
    £78–144

  7. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 29m
    £68–139

  8. 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 South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 14m
    £59–170

  9. 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 6m
    £51–152

  10. 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 9m
    £64–165

Glasgow Central to Manchester by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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