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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Major city museum and gallery with art, natural history and cultural collections. A reliable choice for a broad introduction to Glasgow.
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
1 h 52 m
Buses on 07 Sept
40
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from St Andrews to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Glasgow will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 40 buses from St Andrews to Glasgow, including 16 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 105 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to Glasgow:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to Glasgow costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £41. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Glasgow coaches for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h05 | 19:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 18:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h50 | 20:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 20:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 19:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h50 | 20:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 20:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 21:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h50 | 20:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 21:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 22:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h15 | 0:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 22:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 0:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:40 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 2:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:00 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 7h55 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 0:00 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 2:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 7:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 8:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 8:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 9:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h50 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 9:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 11:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h50 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 11:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h30 | 13:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h20 | 14:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h35 | 14:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 13:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 14:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 15:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h50 | 14:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h00 | 15:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h35 | 17:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h50 | 16:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h05 | 17:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:25 Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h00 | 18:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Buses from St Andrews to Glasgow run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 105 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 105 km |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Major city museum and gallery with art, natural history and cultural collections. A reliable choice for a broad introduction to Glasgow.
Riverside transport museum in a striking modern building, with vintage vehicles, street displays and exhibits on Glasgow’s industrial past.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s house museum, presenting Arts and Crafts interiors and furnishings that reveal his domestic design ideas.
Large urban park with formal gardens, broad lawns and the university nearby. Ideal for walks, museums and a classic West End atmosphere.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings and statues. A practical starting point for sightseeing and city events.
Lively West End street known for independent shops, colourful tenements, murals and a local feel that contrasts with the main shopping core.
Minced beef in gravy topped with mashed potato, then baked. A comforting Scottish staple long associated with home cooking and city pubs.
A bowl of oats slowly cooked with water or milk. Traditional Scottish porridge is prized for its simplicity and deep link to everyday life.
A crisp fried fritter made from sliced potato in batter, a classic Glasgow chippy order often served with fish or as part of a supper.
Traditional Glasgow institution known for seafood, oysters and classic Scottish dishes in a lively historic dining room.
Popular city centre spot for fresh seafood and fish and chips, with a casual setting and strong local following.
Well-known pub and restaurant serving haggis, pies and other Scottish favourites in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Restaurants often add 10-12.5% service; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Buchanan Bus Station -> Buchanan Street, Glasgow
The distance from St. Andrews to Glasgow is approximately 74 miles with the journey taking between 2 hours and 30 minutes and 3 hours by bus. Buses from St. Andrews to Glasgow depart from the main bus station in the centre of St. Andrews and arrive at Buchanan bus station in Glasgow. National Express provides buses from St. Andrews to Glasgow either directly or with a change of bus. The service runs regularly with departures every 30 minutes during the day and slightly less regularly during the night and at weekends.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews 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.

Most St Andrews to Glasgow buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare St Andrews and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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