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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Nottingham will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.
Of the 9 buses that leave Glasgow for Nottingham 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 381 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 381 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £95 Average Price |
10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Nottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 Glasgow | 10h20 | 17:05 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:30 Glasgow | 8h40 | 18:10 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:55 Glasgow | 13h10 | 05:05 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:15 Glasgow | 8h50 | 05:05 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Nottingham
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Buses from Glasgow to Nottingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 381 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 381 km |
Average bus duration 9h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Glasgow to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Nottingham with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to Nottingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Nottingham
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
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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