🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Glasgow

3 direct routes · about 320 min · first bus 15:10, last bus 15:25 (weekdays).

💷 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. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
590 National Express ~320 min 4 15:10 15:25 Manchester Central Coach Station
181 National Express ~310 min 1 01:35 01:35 Manchester Central Coach Station
UKN30 FlixBus ~245 min 1 02:10 02:10 Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)

Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre 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 Manchester City Centre to Glasgow?

3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Glasgow: the 590 (National Express), the 181 (National Express), the UKN30 (FlixBus).

How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Glasgow?

Around 320 minutes on the 590, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Glasgow?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 590) leaves around 15:10 and the last around 15:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Glasgow?

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.

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