4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
15 h 50 m
Average duration
19 h 32 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Glasgow will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Ipswich to Glasgow you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Ipswich to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 551 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £93 Average Price |
13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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
Ipswich to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Glasgow coaches for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:50 Ipswich | 15h50 | 06:40 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Ipswich | 23h05 | 19:05 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX591 | 02:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 17h35 | 20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX591 | 02:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 17h35 | 20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Glasgow
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Buses from Ipswich to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £42 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 551 km distance in 15h 40m.
Distance 551 km |
Average bus duration 13h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 40m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Glasgow with National Express for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich 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.
When departing from Ipswich, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Ipswich, Copdock Interchange (Tesco), Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and Ipswich, Tower Ramparts. When arriving in Glasgow, you can end your trip in coach stations like Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) and Glasgow, Bothwell Street / Hope Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ipswich, Copdock Interchange (Tesco), which is located around 3.3 miles (5.4 km) 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich 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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