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Southampton to Glasgow bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

12 h 55 m

Average duration

14 h 3 m

Buses per day

Distance

583 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to Glasgow will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Southampton for Glasgow every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 583 km distance in an average of 14 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 14 h 45 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.

10:2014h45

Southampton

01:05Glasgow

£321One-way

0 changes

10:3514h30

Southampton

01:05Glasgow

£511One-way

0 changes

17:5012h55

Southampton

06:45Glasgow

£631One-way

0 changes

Southampton to Glasgow bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	10:35 Southampton	14h30	01:05 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	17:50 Southampton	12h55	06:45 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:20 Southampton	14h45	01:05 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Glasgow

Buses from Southampton to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

583 km

Average bus duration

12h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

12h 25m

First bus

04:45

Last bus

18:20

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Southampton to Glasgow

Find the best coaches to Glasgow from Southampton with Omio's travel partners National Express and Megabus from £24. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Southampton - Glasgow coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Southampton to Glasgow coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 11 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £24

FAQs: Southampton to Glasgow coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton to Glasgow with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Glasgow.

Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to Glasgow can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton to Glasgow is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Southampton and Glasgow is on average 9 h 40 min for the 361 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Southampton and Glasgow by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Southampton to Glasgow leaves at 04: 26. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Southampton to Glasgow leaves at 23: 50.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Southampton to Glasgow without having to change trains with Megabus. There is 1 direct coach from Southampton to Glasgow each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Southampton to Glasgow, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Glasgow. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Glasgow from Southampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema), which is located around 0.5 miles (821 m) 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.

The cheapest month to travel from Southampton to Glasgow by coach is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Glasgow from Southampton including taking a coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Glasgow

Southampton

Glasgow

The major coach station for departures in Southampton is Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema) for your trip from Southampton to Glasgow.

Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema)