The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
12 h 14 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 £32.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 548 km distance in an average of 12 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 50 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 548 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price | £121 Average Price |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC) coaches for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:05 London Heathrow Airport | 11h50 | 07:55 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 7h55 | 06:05 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 17 February | |||||
![]() | 09:30 London Heathrow Airport | 10h45 | 20:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 548 km distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 548 km |
Average bus duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 04:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC) with National Express, Megabus for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Central (GLC) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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