How much does a bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Glasgow cost?

The bus ticket price from Manchester Airport to Glasgow starts at $17. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Glasgow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Manchester Airport to Glasgow?

The average travel time between Manchester Airport and Glasgow is around 6h 36m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 31m. This is the time it takes to travel the 184 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Manchester Airport and Glasgow?

The number of buses from Manchester Airport to Glasgow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Manchester Airport to Glasgow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are A82 Road (Glasgow to Inverness), Auchentoshan Distillery, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow Cathedral, West Highland Line (Train to Mallaig).

Manchester Airport to Glasgow Bus Tickets

FriApr 25

TodayApr 26

from $36

TomorrowApr 27

from $35

MonApr 28

from $33

TueApr 29

from $33

WedApr 30

from $24

ThuMay 1

from $19

FriMay 2

from $25

Next departures to Glasgow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 26 at 8:25am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport
Arrival time: April 26 at 7:00pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 5:04pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport
Arrival time: April 26 at 8:38pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow Central
Operated by: Transpennine Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 34m
Departure time: April 26 at 9:25am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Arrival time: April 26 at 3:30pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m
Departure time: April 26 at 7:04am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport
Arrival time: April 26 at 10:39am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow Central
Operated by: Transpennine Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: April 26 at 9:25am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Arrival time: April 26 at 3:30pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester Airport to Glasgow.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $56	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$25 - $182	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Manchester Airport to Glasgow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Official partners

National Express

4/529,148 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, National Express is highly praised for its polite staff and smooth journeys. Customers also appreciate the helpful and caring coach drivers. However, there are some negative experiences reported, such as buses not showing up at the designated stations and required stops that were not communicated in advance. Overall, National Express provides a pleasant travel experience with good value for money.

National Express Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

Very disappointed as was working as needed to be Glasgow The bus did not turn up at Manchester st chorlton bus station

Kurt W.

February 14, 2023

Driver made a "required by law" stop of around 30-40 mins. Passengers should be notified at start of journey.

James C.

January 8, 2023

Always a pleasure to travel with national express staff always polite and journey always smooth

Caroline K.

April 6, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/58,404 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Users have noted that the bus journey was comfortable and arrived early, with a friendly driver providing sufficient breaks. However, some passengers experienced discomfort due to high temperatures on board and mentioned the absence of toilet or drink breaks during their trip.

FlixBus Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was almost unbearably hot on the bus and there were no toilet or drink breaks. It did arrive early and was comfy enough.

Christine M.

February 9, 2025

Driver was nice, sufficient breaks, nice drive

Robert N.

September 18, 2024

Very very good👍

Segun K.

August 15, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,161 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Many users commend the service for being a great value and providing smooth journeys, with drivers praised for their professionalism. However, some mention delays due to waiting for additional passengers or traffic issues. A few reviews suggest improvements in bus cleanliness and communication regarding schedules could enhance the overall experience further.

Megabus Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

Had 90 minutes delay from the pickup bus station and no apologies or anyone to confirm the delay. That was a very bad experience 😕

Pracious R.

October 13, 2024

The journey was fine, it was quite warm at night when one is travelling the AC should be working, as it can get quite warm at night with a bus full of people

Sabha H.

September 23, 2024

Excellent. The bus left on time and arrived early. A very smooth journey. Well done, driver.

Henry S.

August 22, 2024

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Companies in United Kingdom:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain

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