4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 47 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Glasgow will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 9 buses that leave Leicester 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 412 km distance in an average of 9 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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 coach, train and flight for Leicester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 412 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £76 Average Price |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Glasgow coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX183 | 08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h40 | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX150 · NX590 | 09:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 10h25 | 20:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 8h55 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 12h35 | 06:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 12h15 | 06:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 12h15 | 07:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX183 · NX181 | On time 20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 10h30 | 06:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX180 | 23:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h25 | 09:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 10h50 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 11h30 | 11:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Glasgow
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Buses from Leicester to Glasgow run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 412 km distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 412 km |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands from Leicester to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Glasgow with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Leicester to Glasgow
Passengers wishing to visit the port city of Glasgow from Leicester will find coach travel a great option. Every day of the week, four services leave Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station to arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Street. The schedule consists of one direct overnight departure and three indirect services, requiring a change at Birmingham. The journey is over 300 miles, with the shortest journey taking eight hours 25 minutes.
Which coach companies travel from Leicester to Glasgow?
All services are offered by National Express. For long journeys such as this, passengers will appreciate the spacious seating with leg room that can be found on every National Express coach. Services also include power sockets to charge phones, laptops and other devices as well as free WiFi.
How long is the coach from Leceister to Glasgow?
The coach journey from Leceister to Glasgow varies somewhat depending on wait times at Birmingham Coach Station. The shortest journey is the lunchtime departure, which takes eight hours 25 minutes and includes a 25-minute transfer at Birmingham. The longest route takes 10 hours 35 minutes and involves a wait of one hour 20 minutes at Birmingham Coach Station. The only direct service takes nine hours 25 minutes and travels overnight, leaving Leceister just before midnight.
How many coaches are there from Leceister to Glasgow?
Every day, passengers can expect four departures. Three of these services are indirect and require a change at Birmingham. The direct service is a night bus, leaving Leceister at a little before midnight to arrive in Glasgow at approximately 9:30 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Leceister to Glasgow?
Departure coach station: Passengers will join their bus at Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station. Just off the Leicester ring road and a five-minute walk from the city centre, the station can be found on Gravel Street. The train station is a 20-minute walk away, or a five-minute bus ride on the X1, 31, 44 or 54. Within the station, facilities include a ticket office and a cafeteria, as well as a newsagents' kiosk and toilets.
Arrival coach station: Coaches from Leicester to Glasgow arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. The station is a four-minute walk from Glasgow Central Station, where passengers can organise onward travel. Buchanan Street itself is one of the famous shopping thoroughfares in Glasgow, where passengers will find many high-end retail stores.
FAQs: Leicester to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (368 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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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Glasgow
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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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