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How to get fromManchester Airport Station to Glasgowby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport Station to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 7m
    £24–42

  3. Drive 219.7 mi

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

  4. Fly

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

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 50m
    £75–149

  6. Bus

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

Manchester Airport Station to Glasgow by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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