Bus Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Manchester Airport from various bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or megabus for the next days.

today

$38

tomorrow

$36

Sunday

$48

Monday

$41

Tuesday

$38

Wednesday

$38

Thursday

$56

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
megabus	5h 40m	10:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:50:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	megabus	5h 40m	10:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$56	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 10:50:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 11:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	megabus	5h 40m	10:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$56	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 11:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	megabus	5h 40m	10:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:50:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 15m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
megabus	5h 40m	10:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:50:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 11:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 40m	10:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 10:50:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	11h 15m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 10:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 10:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	11h 15m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/25/2025 10:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/25/2025 10:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Glasgow to Manchester Airport is $29 on 1/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Manchester Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow and Manchester Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Glasgow to Manchester Airport. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Glasgow and Manchester Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Glasgow to Manchester Airport, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Manchester Airport, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and megabus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester Airport starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	190.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, National Express and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Glasgow for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$56

Saturday 12/20

$56

Sunday 12/21

$56

Monday 12/22

$42

Tuesday 12/23

$48

Wednesday 12/24

$38

Thursday 12/25

$56

Friday 12/26

$58

Saturday 12/27

$48

Sunday 12/28

$48

Monday 12/29

$35

Tuesday 12/30

$31

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$45

Friday 01/02

$48

Saturday 01/03

$29

Sunday 01/04

$29

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$31

Wednesday 01/07

$31

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$31

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Manchester Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $27, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Manchester Airport. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Manchester Airport, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Manchester Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Glasgow to Manchester Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Glasgow to Manchester Airport from our users.

National Express from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Glasgow to Manchester Airport:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:00 PM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Manchester Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Glasgow and Manchester Airport.

Buchanan Bus Station

Killermont Street

Renfrew Street

Anniesland Cross

Great Western Rd 1630

Waterloo St Bus Stop

Waterloo St Waterloo St

Alexandra Parade Station

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Manchester Airport? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Manchester Airport.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Manchester Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Glasgow to Manchester Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Glasgow to Manchester Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Glasgow to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Glasgow Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 5h 30m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Manchester Airport?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Glasgow to Manchester Airport each day?

Every day, the Glasgow to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Glasgow to Manchester Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Glasgow to Manchester Airport is offered by National Express and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Glasgow to Manchester Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from Glasgow starts at 10:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Glasgow to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Manchester Airport starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Glasgow Manchester Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Glasgow to Manchester Airport, passengers can travel with FlixBus, National Express and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Manchester Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Manchester Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, National Express and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Glasgow to Manchester Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Glasgow Manchester Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Manchester Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Glasgow to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Manchester Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Glasgow and to Manchester Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Glasgow and to Manchester Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!