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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
7 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
10 h 13 m
Buses on 24 Sept
14
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 14 buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 549 km distance in an average of 10 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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.
NX590 · NX2108:4012h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station20:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£291One-way1 change- NX183 · NX21010:3016h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£311One-way1 change
- NX181 · NX21023:0011h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£331One-way1 change
- NX590 · NX2108:4011h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station20:30London Heathrow Airport£371One-way1 change
- NX181 · NX21023:0011h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:20London Heathrow Airport£391One-way1 change
- NX59422:457h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:25London Heathrow Airport£491One-way0 changes
- NX594 · NX20022:458h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£571One-way1 change
- NX181 · NX21023:0011h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:20London Heathrow Airport£391One-way1 change
- NX181 · NX21023:0011h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£331One-way1 change
- NX590 · NX2108:4011h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station20:30London Heathrow Airport£371One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £87, while a flight costs an average of £306.
Distance: 549 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price Cheapest | £306 Average Price | £107 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £306.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 18m.
Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 11h 18m versus 6h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 22:55 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 11h50 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| NX590 · NX210 | 8:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h10 | 20:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX590 · NX210 | 8:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h50 | 20:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
| NX591 · NX025 | 9:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 13h20 | 22:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
| NX591 · NX025 · NXN40 | 9:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h10 | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
| NX591 · NX030 · NXN40 | 9:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h10 | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
| NX591 · NX025 | 9:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 13h35 | 22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport
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Buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 11h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £62 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest coach covers the 549 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 549 km |
Average bus duration 11h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 7:40 |
Last bus 21:45 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport with National Express for as low as £62. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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