The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Bedford
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Bedford will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Glasgow for Bedford 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 483 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 25 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 coach, train and flight for Glasgow to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Bedford 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 483 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £125 Average Price | £46 Average Price |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Bedford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Bedford coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 Glasgow | 11h30 | 21:50 Bedford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow to Bedford by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Bedford
Buses from Glasgow to Bedford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 483 km distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 483 km |
Average bus duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow to BedfordYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Bedford with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to Bedford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Bedford 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 Bedford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Bedford
- 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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