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Coach from Glasgow to Manchester
Ready to take on Manchester? Enjoy a guaranteed seat, plenty of legroom, adjustable air conditioning, an ample luggage allowance and free Wi-Fi.
With all this from just £24* one-way, it's no wonder more people are choosing coach.
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| Glasgow to Manchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 5 hrs |
| Cheapest price | From £24 |
| Distance (approx) | 441km |
| No. of stops | 3 (fastest service, other services may vary) |
| First & last journey daily | 8:40am/23:00pm |
Our Glasgow to Manchester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 181 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
- Hamilton Bus Station (Interchange)
- Carlisle Bus Station
- Lancaster Bus Station
- Preston [Lancashire] Coach Station
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 590 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
- Hamilton Bus Station (Interchange)
- Carlisle Bus Station
- Penrith Rail Station
- Tebay Services, M6 Southbound
- Manchester Coach Station
Glasgow to Manchester route map
Return route
Routes to Manchester
Departing from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
Located right in the city centre, Buchanan Bus Station is the most central place to begin your journey in Glasgow.
Inside, you'll find plenty of facilities for your comfort. Or if you prefer, outside you'll find an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafes to keep you busy while you wait to leave.
Arriving in Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Central Coach Station is supported by a dedicated taxi rank outside the station, as well as the city-wide tram service. You can also use the Metroshuttle, which will ferry you for free between the cities' rail stations.
For more information on the facilities at the station, take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station at 11.15am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 16.30pm.
The last coach leaves from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 4.00am.
A one-way journey from Glasgow to Manchester is available from £24*.
Coach journeys from Glasgow to Manchester take on average 5 hrs - 5 hrs, 15 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
