What is the cheapest way to get from Paisley to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Paisley to Manchester?

The distance between Paisley and Manchester is 229 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

How do I travel from Paisley to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Paisley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Paisley to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Paisley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Manchester bus from?

Paisley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Manchester train from?

Paisley to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Paisley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Paisley to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Paisley to Manchester bus arrive?

Paisley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Paisley to Manchester train arrive?

Paisley to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Manchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Paisley to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Paisley to Manchester?

Book your Paisley to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paisley to Manchester?

Book your Paisley to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3601+ hotels available in Manchester.

Paisley to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromPaisley to Manchester

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Paisley to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 4m
£68–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 22m
£28–49
Drive 219.6 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Manchestercar 219.6 mi
3h 47m
£55–79
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 26m
£53–162
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 31m
£35–60
Fly 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 26m
£64–177
Fly 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 5m
£60–145

Paisley to Manchester by train

205Weekly Trains

4h 4mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Paisley to Manchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 228.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.