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The Spanish Gallery
Purpose-built gallery showing Francisco de Zurbarán’s Jacob and His Twelve Sons, central to Bishop Auckland’s cultural revival.
Cheapest price on 25 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 25 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 25 Sept
5 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 25 Sept
5 h 25 m
Buses on 25 Sept
1
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Bishop Auckland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Bishop Auckland will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 25 Sept, we found 1 buses from Glasgow to Bishop Auckland, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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.


The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Bishop Auckland coaches for today, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 Glasgow | 6h20 | 13:55 General Hospital | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:35 Glasgow | 6h20 | 13:55 General Hospital | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:15 Glasgow | 13h04 | 8:19 General Hospital | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:15 Glasgow | 13h57 | 9:12 General Hospital | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Glasgow to Bishop Auckland run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 2:30 |
Last bus 16:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Bishop Auckland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bishop Auckland trip today.
Purpose-built gallery showing Francisco de Zurbarán’s Jacob and His Twelve Sons, central to Bishop Auckland’s cultural revival.
Museum and gallery exploring faith in Britain through art, objects and changing beliefs, housed in a restored historic building.
Interactive mining museum in a former chapel, telling the story of the Durham Coalfield through displays, oral history and hands-on exhibits.
Historic market square framed by civic buildings, shops and regular events, making it the natural starting point for exploring the town centre.
Public deer park and landscaped grounds around the palace, offering wide views, woodland walks and one of the town’s best green spaces.
Riverside walking route linking parks, bridges and views of the viaduct, popular for an easy stroll close to the town centre.
A North East broth of ham or bacon, split peas and vegetables. It is a warming staple long linked to County Durham home cooking.
A smooth savoury spread made from boiled yellow split peas, traditionally served with ham or stottie. It is a classic County Durham and Tyneside favourite.
A large soft round bread from North East England, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a beloved everyday local lunch.
Smart hotel restaurant serving modern British cooking, afternoon tea and well-presented classics in elegant surroundings.
Popular town-centre Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and a friendly casual atmosphere suited to families and groups.
Traditional pub near Auckland Castle serving hearty British dishes and Sunday roasts in a relaxed historic setting.
Bishop Auckland is cheaper than many UK tourist cities, with modest dining, parking and local travel costs, and generally lower accommodation prices than larger urban centres.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Bishop Auckland buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Middlesbrough, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Bishop Auckland 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.
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