🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Manchester City Centre
4 direct routes · about 310 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 08:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK030B | FlixBus | ~310 min | 2 | 08:50 | 08:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
| 590 | National Express | ~320 min | 1 | 08:40 | 08:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53) |
| 181 | National Express | ~315 min | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) |
| UK030 | FlixBus | ~310 min | 1 | 10:20 | 10:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Manchester City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Glasgow to Manchester City Centre: the UK030B (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express), the 181 (National Express), the UK030 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Manchester City Centre?
Around 310 minutes on the UK030B, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK030B) leaves around 08:50 and the last around 08:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Manchester City Centre?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.