Bolton to Glasgow bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bolton to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£42

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

3 h 52 m

Average duration

3 h 59 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

279 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Megabus
04:003h55
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
07:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
£421One-way
0 changes
Megabus
02:204h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
£421One-way
0 changes
Megabus
12:405h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
17:50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
£421One-way
0 changes
Megabus
13:004h15
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
17:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
£461One-way
0 changes
Megabus
20:304h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
00:35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
£481One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bolton to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular
Train

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£54

Average Price

4h 50m

average duration

4h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 56m

average duration

Fastest

3h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Live departures

Bolton to Glasgow bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 20 April
Last updated at 11:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
megb01:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h00
05:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station0 changesdirect
megb03:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
3h55
06:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station0 changesdirect
northern_railG36611+transpennine_expressN52039+avanti_west_coastVT065200
On time
07:19 Bolton station (BON)
4h56
12:15 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes
transpennine_expressP13178+avanti_west_coastVT06510008:44 Bolton station (BON)
4h31
13:15 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
northern_railG36561+avanti_west_coastC49497 · VT065100
On time
09:11 Bolton station (BON)
4h04
13:15 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes
transpennine_expressP13184+avanti_west_coastVT06500009:43 Bolton station (BON)
4h32
14:15 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
transpennine_expressP13187+avanti_west_coastVT06490010:44 Bolton station (BON)
4h16
15:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)1 change
northern_railW45936+avanti_west_coastC49513 · VT064900
On time
11:08 Bolton station (BON)
3h52
15:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes
megb11:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h10
16:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station0 changesdirect

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Overview: Bus from Bolton to Glasgow

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Buses from Bolton to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
279 km
Average bus duration
4h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
3h 55m
First bus
00:20
Last bus
20:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, TransPennine Express and Megabus Bolton to Glasgow

Travel from Bolton to Glasgow from £9 with Omio’s coach partners FlixBus, TransPennine Express and Megabus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Bolton to Glasgow coach information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £9

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