4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Belfast to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Belfast to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Glasgow will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 3 buses that leave Belfast for Glasgow every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Belfast to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Belfast to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Glasgow coaches for today, Saturday 14 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:20 Belfast | 6h05 | 19:25 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 15 February | |||||
| 05:30 Belfast | 5h55 | 11:25 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belfast to Glasgow
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Buses from Belfast to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £28 by ferry.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 16:20. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 16:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Belfast to Glasgow with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Belfast to Glasgow: Journey Details
Buses journeying to Glasgow from Belfast operate every day of the week. Coach operators that provide this service include Scottish Citylink, National Express and Ulsterbus. The first available journey of the day departs from Belfast at around 6:30 a.m., while the last trip leaves Belfast in the afternoon at approximately 2:50 p.m. Buses between Belfast and Glasgow run approximately every four hours, and the duration of the trip is about six hours. It is an indirect journey and involves a coach change at Cairnyan Stena Ferry Terminal. Fares tend not to vary during the day; however, they do vary between the operators.
Taking the Bus from Belfast
Buses from Belfast to Glasgow depart from the Europa BusCentre, NI. The coach station is conveniently located on Glengall Street within Belfast city centre and is easily accessible by public transport. Great Victoria Street rail station is a few minutes walk from the bus station, and local buses, including Translink and Citybus Metro, provide services to the station. In addition, there is a taxi rank at Europa BusCentre.
Getting into Glasgow by Bus
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, offers its visitors a range of experiences. Home to lively entertainment, a great choice of shops, museums, and buildings of historic and architectural interest, there's plenty to see and do here. Top attractions in Glasgow include Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, and the medieval Glasgow Cathedral. Buses from Belfast to Glasgow arrive at Buchanan Bus Station, which is situated on Killermont Street in central Glasgow. Local buses provide day and night services to the bus station, and train stations are a short walking distance away. This includes Queen Street railway station, and Buchanan Street subway station. It's also possible to travel to the station via taxi.
FAQs: Belfast to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Glasgow by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Glasgow
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Little Italy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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