The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lancaster to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lancaster to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Glasgow will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lancaster for Glasgow every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 220 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
NX181
NX181Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lancaster to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 220 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£26 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lancaster to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Glasgow coaches for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX181 | 03:00 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) | 3h45 | 06:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lancaster to Glasgow
Buses from Lancaster to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 220 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 220 km |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 02:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Lancaster to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Lancaster to Glasgow with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lancaster to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street), which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 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.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Glasgow
- 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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