The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
17 h
Average duration
17 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Glasgow will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £92.
Of the 1 buses that leave Colchester 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 556 km distance in an average of 17 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 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, coach and flight for Colchester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 556 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£82 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price | £111 Average Price |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Glasgow coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:30 Colchester | 15h10 | 06:40 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:35 Colchester | 22h30 | 19:05 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 02:05 Colchester | 17h00 | 19:05 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Glasgow
Buses from Colchester to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £37 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 02:42, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 556 km distance in 15h 5m.
Distance 556 km |
Average bus duration 11h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 5m |
First bus 02:42 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Glasgow with National Express for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colchester 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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