The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 7 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Glasgow will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Luton to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus20:4511h10Luton7:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£381One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:1010h45Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)7:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£381One-way1 change
NX230 · NX59522:458h55Luton, Station Interchange7:40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£401One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:3012h40Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)21:10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£411One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:4513h25Luton21:10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£421One-way2 changes
NX230 · NX59522:458h55Luton, Station Interchange7:40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£401One-way1 change
NX230 · NX59522:359h05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station7:40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£431One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:1010h45Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)7:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£381One-way1 change
NX737 · NX5918:5510h50Luton, Station Interchange19:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£581One-way1 change
NX737 · NX5918:4511h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station19:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£611One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton 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 21m. 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 train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 510 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £135 Average Price |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Glasgow coaches for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX591 | Delayed 12:35 9:00Luton, Station Interchange | 10h45 | 19:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 13h10 | 6:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Luton | 11h45 | 6:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Luton | 11h10 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 10h40 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX595 | 22:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 8h55 | 7:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Monday 13 July | |||||
NX707 · NX183 | 1:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 17h00 | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX183 | 1:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 16h40 | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 Luton | 12h55 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 Luton | 13h25 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 12h40 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX591 | 8:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 11h00 | 19:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX591 | 8:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 10h50 | 19:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX594 | On time 19:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 11h05 | 6:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX595 | On time 22:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 9h05 | 7:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Glasgow
Buses from Luton to Glasgow run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 510 km distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 510 km |
Average bus duration 9h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Luton to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Luton to Glasgow with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Glasgow
Most Luton to Glasgow buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange). Use this guide to compare Luton and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do buses to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
Getting to Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) from Luton city centre
Which Glasgow station do buses from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) is 10 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) bus station facilities and services
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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