There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 36m£73–136Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Manchester211.3 mi
4h 38m£13–35Bus via Shudehill Interchange
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 18m£24–37Drive 213.7 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchestercar 213.7 mi
3h 38m£53–76Fly to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 39m£51–152Train via Lancaster
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 40m£78–135Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 20m£45–105Fly to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 39m£64–179Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 18m£62–155
Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester is to rideshare which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to O2 Apollo Manchester. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Apollo Theatre via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Glasgow and O2 Apollo Manchester is 224 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester, including transfers.
Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and O2 Apollo Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to O2 Apollo Manchester via Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, and Apollo in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Glasgow to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Glasgow to O2 Apollo Manchester.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow and O2 Apollo Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








