4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Belfast
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Belfast will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 2 buses that leave Glasgow for Belfast every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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, flight and ferry for Glasgow to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Belfast bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Belfast coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:20 Glasgow | 6h10 | 21:30 Belfast | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| 07:20 Glasgow | 6h10 | 13:30 Belfast | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Belfast
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Buses from Glasgow to Belfast run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £27 by ferry.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 16:20. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 16:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow to BelfastYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Belfast with National Express for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Glasgow to Belfast
The first bus from Glasgow departs at 8:40 a.m. and arrives in Belfast at 2:20 p.m. The last bus departs at 4:20 p.m., arriving in Belfast at 10:20 p.m. There is a bus at midday at 12:20 p.m., arriving at 6:20 p.m. There are no overnight journeys. There is one change during the journey. Buses from Glasgow to Belfast are provided by National Express. The total journey between the two cities lasts about 6 hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for Buses from Glasgow to Belfast?
Departure Station: Buses depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow. It is located opposite the Royal Concert Hall, north of Sauchiehall Street, close to Glasgow airport - a trip of between 12 minutes by taxi or 25 minutes by bus.
Arrival Station: Buses arrive at Belfast Europa Bus Centre. The Belfast Europa Bus Centre is located in the centre of Belfast, making it easy to walk to your destination or take a city bus or taxi.
FAQs: Glasgow to Belfast coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Belfast 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 Belfast, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Belfast, Europa Buscentre, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Belfast
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Little Italy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
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