The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birkenhead to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birkenhead to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birkenhead to Glasgow will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
Of the 1 buses that leave Birkenhead for Glasgow every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 35 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 train and coach for Birkenhead to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 286 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birkenhead to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birkenhead to Glasgow coaches for tomorrow, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:35 Birkenhead | 10h35 | 20:10 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birkenhead to Glasgow
Buses from Birkenhead to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 286 km distance in 10h 25m.
Distance 286 km |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 25m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Arriva North West, FlixBus from Birkenhead to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Birkenhead to Glasgow with National Express, Arriva North West, FlixBus for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birkenhead to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birkenhead 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birkenhead and Glasgow
- 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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