4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Inverness to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Inverness to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Glasgow will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 9 buses that leave Inverness for Glasgow every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Inverness to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £115.
Distance: 179 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £151 Average Price |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Inverness to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Glasgow coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 6h10 | 19:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 5h05 | 18:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 5h05 | 20:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 4h10 | 19:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:50 Inverness, Bus Station | 3h55 | 20:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Glasgow
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Buses from Inverness to Glasgow run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:54, the last at 20:23. The fastest coach covers the 179 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 179 km |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 04:54 |
Last bus 20:23 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Inverness to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Glasgow with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Inverness to Glasgow: Journey Details
Frequent buses from Inverness to Glasgow are operated by Megabus with departures approximately every hour from just before 7:00 a.m. until around 7:00 p.m. National Express Coach Services have two departures a day, leaving at just after 8:00 a.m. and around 6:00 p.m. Both providers operate the route seven days a week with a direct journey time of about 4 hours.
Taking the Bus from Inverness
Inverness Bus Station is adjacent to the railway station in the centre of the city. Stagecoach operates frequent local buses across the city and to the surrounding villages, as well as providing services to the Highlands of Scotland and Stornaway on the Isle of Lewis. Taxis are available at the bus station.
Getting into Glasgow by Bus
Glasgow is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with plenty of culture, history and shopping, as well as a lively nightlife of great dining and popular nightclubs. The work of architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, can be seen in the city's buildings, galleries and museums, such as The Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Visitors of all ages will enjoy The Riverside Museum, with its antique vehicles, and The Glasgow Science Centre with interactive fun for children. The Botanical Gardens and riverbanks provide a quiet escape from the city's bustle. Buses from Inverness arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station in the heart of the city. Buchanan Street Metro Station and local buses, run by Stagecoach First Scotland, Scottish Citylink and McGill, link Buchanan Station with the rest of Glasgow. Glasgow has frequent night bus services and taxis are available at the station entrance.
FAQs: Inverness to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Inverness, Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (298 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Glasgow
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
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