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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgowby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3h 6m
    £49–127

  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 7m
    £25–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central
    3h 35m
    £80–140

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Glasgowrideshare rideshare 219.7 mi
    3h 38m

  5. Drive 219.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgowcar car 219.7 mi
    3h 38m
    £53–77

  6. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 44m
    £82–154

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    6h
    £40–110

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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