The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:4012h20Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£311One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:3012h30Liverpool, Liverpool One19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£311One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:5010h05Liverpool, Liverpool One7:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£331One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus22:009h55Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre7:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£331One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:5012h25Liverpool, Liverpool One6:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£431One-way1 change
NX540 · NX59013:107h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place20:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£581One-way1 change
NX170 · NX59012:427h33Liverpool, Botanic Park20:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£581One-way1 change
NX170 · NX59012:387h37Liverpool, University20:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£581One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:208h50Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre21:10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£601One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:109h00Liverpool, Liverpool One21:10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 285 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£35 Average Price | £45 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) coaches for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 12h30 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 12h20 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 9h00 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 8h50 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX590 | On time 12:38 Liverpool, University | 7h37 | 20:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX590 | On time 12:42 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 7h33 | 20:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX540 · NX590 | On time 13:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h05 | 20:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 12h25 | 6:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 10h05 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 9h55 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 5:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC)You can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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