The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 10 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
To travel from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.
NXA8 · NX59418:4511h20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6:05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£421One-way1 change
NXA8 · NX59520:3511h05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way1 change
NX737 · NX5917:0012h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£631One-way1 change
NX777 · NX1831:0517h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station18:35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£781One-way1 change
NXA8 · NX59520:3511h05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way1 change
NXA8 · NX59418:4511h20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6:05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£421One-way1 change
NX737 · NX5917:0012h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£631One-way1 change
NX777 · NX1831:0517h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station18:35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£781One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 532 km
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6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Glasgow coaches for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX777 · NX183 | On time 1:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 17h30 | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX591 | On time 7:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 12h45 | 19:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX594 | On time 18:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 11h20 | 6:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX595 | On time 20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 11h05 | 7:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 532 km distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 532 km |
Average bus duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 20:35 |
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Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Glasgow with National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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