- Recommended
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
12 h 9 m
Average duration
13 h 32 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Bath will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
To travel from Glasgow to Bath you need to make at least one change.
NX590 · NX100 · BLX39
NX181 · NX101 · BLX39
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX590 · NX100 · BLX39
NX181 · NX101 · BLX39
NX594 · NX403
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 514 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price | £51 Average Price |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Bath coaches for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h10 | 10:25 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX594 · NX403 | 22:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h35 | 11:20 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX403 | 23:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h20 | 14:20 Bath, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX403 | 23:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h20 | 14:20 Bath, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 14h00 | 13:55 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX590 · NX100 · BLX39 | 8:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h09 | 20:49 Bath, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h45 | 0:35 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX591 · NX403 | 9:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 16h10 | 1:25 Bath, Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Glasgow to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 03:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 514 km distance in 11h 57m.
Distance 514 km |
Average bus duration 11h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 57m |
First bus 3:50 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bath — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bath trip today.
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Independent museum of fashion history, dress and changing style, now presented in temporary exhibitions in central Bath.
Compact museum dedicated to Jane Austen’s years in Bath, with period displays, costume and context for her novels.
Sweeping semicircular terrace and lawn, ideal for architecture lovers, photographs and a classic Bath city walk.
Large public park with gardens, walks, play areas and seasonal events, a pleasant green space near the city centre.
Steep hillside viewpoint giving one of Bath’s finest panoramas, especially rewarding at sunrise or sunset.
A soft round bun filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Closely associated with Bath tea drinking since the 18th century.
A lighter, brioche-like sweet bun topped with crushed sugar and currants. A long-standing Bath speciality linked to spa visitors and Georgian tea rooms.
A hard, dry biscuit traditionally served with wine or cheese. Created in Bath as a refined alternative to richer buns for spa guests.
Smart but welcoming bistro focused on seasonal British cooking with a regularly changing menu and neighbourhood feel.
Refined restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in intimate, polished surroundings near the centre of Bath.
Popular pub by Pulteney Bridge serving well-kept beers and hearty British food in a lively, traditional setting.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs in the centre, though buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional.
Official public transport app
Bath Bus Station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
There are no direct buses from Glasgow to Bath. National Express Coaches have three departures a day from Saturday to Thursday, with four on Fridays, that make connections at Bristol, or Bristol and Birmingham. Departures are from around 8:00 a.m., until about 11:00 p.m. and journey times of approximately 11 hours.
Buses from Glasgow to Bath depart from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station, located near the city centre and linked by Metro trains, as well as Citylink , McGill and Stagecoach buses to central Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Frequent night bus routes operate in the city throughout the week and taxi ranks are located outside Buchanan Street Bus Station.
Bath is a charming, small city, perfect for exploring on foot, where the streets are lined with beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture built in mellow Cotswold stone. The city has plenty to offer visitors that shows-off its history from Roman times to the present. Popular sights include the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre, Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent. The city is a good venue for shopping and dining and is also a gateway to the beautiful countryside of Somerset. Buses from Glasgow to Bath arrive at Bath Spa Train Station, a beautiful building designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The bus and train station are based in the heart of the city, with taxi ranks located outside. Both tourist and local buses stop at the station and operate routes covering Bath and the surrounding villages.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Bath buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Bath, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Bath bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Bath, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café and fast food options (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bath, Bus Station.
Available at Bath, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath, Bus Station: Ramps, assistance.
Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road. ATMs are available at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road.
Ticket office support is available at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road.
Available at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath, London Road / St. Saviours Road: Station accessible via ramps.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need