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The cheapest and fastest coaches from York to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 23 Jun

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

8 h 40 m

Average duration

9 h 28 m

Buses per day

Distance

293 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from York to Glasgow will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave York 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 293 km distance in an average of 9 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 15 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.

21:308h40

York

06:10Glasgow

£221One-way

0 changes

08:1010h15

York

18:25Glasgow

£631One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for York to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train
£28 Average Price Cheapest	£54 Average Price
9h 7m average duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 34m average duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

York to Glasgow bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday 22 June

Last updated at 00:03

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
YC840 · NX183	09:11 York, Rail Station	8h14	17:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
NX561 · NX591	10:25 York, Rail Station	8h40	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
YC843 · NX183	On time 12:11 York, Rail Station	8h14	20:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
YC840 · NX171 · NX181	On time 20:12 York, Rail Station	9h33	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from York to Glasgow

United Kingdom

Buses from York to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 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

293 km

Average bus duration

8h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Buses per day

Fastest bus

5h 43m

First bus

04:35

Last bus

22:12

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and CrossCountry York to Glasgow

For as little as £33 you can travel by coach from York to Glasgow with National Express and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Glasgow from York, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

York to Glasgow coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £33

FAQs: York to Glasgow coach

FAQs: Take the bus from York 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 York to Glasgow.

Cheap coach tickets from York to Glasgow can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for York to Glasgow is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from York to Glasgow is 5 h 43 min to travel the 182 mile long route, with around there are 4 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from York to Glasgow leaves at 04: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from York to Glasgow leaves at 22: 12.

There are 4 coaches a day from York to Glasgow which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the York to Glasgow coach with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between York and Glasgow as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from York to Glasgow is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Glasgow from York including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from York to Glasgow has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from York to Glasgow.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from York to Glasgow.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from York to Glasgow.