4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
8 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Glasgow will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 20 buses that leave London for Glasgow every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 555 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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 London to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 555 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price | £135 Average Price |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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
London to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Glasgow coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h30 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h00 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX590 | 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h15 | 20:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h40 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h00 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX400 · NX181 | On time 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h15 | 06:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h15 | 06:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h25 | 07:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h45 | 06:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h00 | 07:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h15 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h45 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h25 | 07:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h55 | 07:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h46 | 09:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 00:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h20 | 09:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX421 · NX183 | 02:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 16h25 | 18:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Glasgow
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Buses from London to Glasgow run on average 21 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 555 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 555 km |
Average bus duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from London to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between London to Glasgow with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London To Glasgow
Buses offer a comfortable way to travel from London to Edinburgh with frequent daily departures. National Express coaches leave eight times per day, the first at 00:30, the next at 7:00 a.m., and the last at 23:59. Some are direct, others require one change at Birmingham, and a few involve changes at Heathrow and Birmingham. Megabus offers eight daily direct services, the first leaving at 8:00 a.m. and the last at 11:45 p.m. Travel time ranges from 8 hours and 30 minutes and 13 hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Glasgow?
Departure Station: Buses from London to Glasgow leave from Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road. The station is easily reached by tube on the Victoria, District, or Circle lines, or bus numbers 22, 211, 239, C1 and N11. Victoria bus and rail stations are also close by.
Arrival Station: Buses from London arrive at Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont Street near George Square. As the city's main bus terminus, it offers convenient onward bus routes. Buchanan Street subway station and Glasgow Queen Street railway station are both nearby.
FAQs: London to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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 London and Glasgow
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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