The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Canterbury will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 buses that leave Glasgow for Canterbury 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 619 km distance in an average of 14 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 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 train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Canterbury 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 619 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£60 Average Price Cheapest | £141 Average Price | £65 Average Price |
11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Canterbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Canterbury coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:15 Glasgow | 15h35 | 23:50 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 Glasgow | 12h20 | 08:45 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 Glasgow | 16h15 | 14:15 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Canterbury
Buses from Glasgow to Canterbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 619 km distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 619 km |
Average bus duration 11h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to Canterbury coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Canterbury
- 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
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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