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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow City to London
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow City to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow City to London will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 5 buses that leave Glasgow City for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 552 km distance in an average of 9 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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 Glasgow City to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow City to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 552 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £288 Average Price |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow City to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow City to London coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station) | 10h40 | 21:10 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:05 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station | 10h20 | 21:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:15 Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station) | 10h30 | 05:45 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:15 Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station) | 9h45 | 07:00 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
| 07:45 Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station) | 11h30 | 19:15 London | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 09:40 Buchanan Bus Station (stance 56) | 10h45 | 20:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow City to London
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Buses from Glasgow City to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 552 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 552 km |
Average bus duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 04:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus from Glasgow City to LondonYou can travel by bus between Glasgow City to London with Megabus, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow City to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow City to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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