The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
9 h 36 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Glasgow will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 15 buses that leave Nottingham for Glasgow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 381 km distance in an average of 9 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 40 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:1510h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£271One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus1:1510h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£271One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:5510h05Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:5512h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus5:1013h50Nottingham, University of Nottingham19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£321One-way1 change
NX1800:458h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£411One-way0 changes
NX1839:558h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station18:35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£361One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus1:1510h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£271One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:5510h05Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus1:1510h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station£271One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 381 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Glasgow coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX180 | 0:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h35 | 9:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 10h00 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 10h40 | 11:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 13h50 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 12h05 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 14h10 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 13h40 | 21:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 10h05 | 19:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX183 | On time 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 8h40 | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 13h35 | 6:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:20 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 12h55 | 6:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 12h45 | 6:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 13h35 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 13h20 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX183 · NX181 | On time 19:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 11h20 | 6:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Glasgow
Buses from Nottingham to Glasgow run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 381 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 381 km |
Average bus duration 9h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Nottingham to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Glasgow with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Glasgow
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
- 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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