4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aberdeen to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Glasgow will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 33 buses that leave Aberdeen for Glasgow on Wed, Jul 29, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.
FlixBus7:00 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street10:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:00 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street8:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM3h30Aberdeen, Guild Street7:30 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street9:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM3h15Aberdeen, Guild Street2:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM3h15Aberdeen, Guild Street11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM3h15Aberdeen, Guild Street8:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM3h15Aberdeen, Guild Street4:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:30 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street9:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Aberdeen to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €166.
Distance: 194 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €409 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Aberdeen to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Glasgow buses for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h40 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h45 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 9h20 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
| FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 8:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 8:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 1:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 1:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 194 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 194 km |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Aberdeen to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Aberdeen to Glasgow with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Traveling from Aberdeen to Glasgow by bus is a smart idea. Buses depart regularly from Guild Street bus stop in Aberdeen to Buchanan station in Glasgow, which are approximately 159 miles from each other. Aberdeen is a quaint port city located on the east coast of Scotland. Glasgow is Scotland's second city, a cultural and historical hub in Scotland's western Lowlands.
Which bus companies travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
National Express is the primary provider of bus routes from Aberdeen to Glasgow. This intercity and InterRegional coach operator is well-trusted and has a modern fleet of buses ready to whizz passengers from Aberdeen to Glasgow. These buses are fast, cheap and convenient, and are equipped with all of the modern amenities that travelers would hope for, including comfortable seating, toilets and WiFi.
How long is the bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
The journey from Aberdeen to Glasgow takes roughly three hours and 20 minutes. Services begin at 7:35 a.m. and continue throughout the day until roughly 7:45 p.m.
How many buses are there from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
Roughly six buses per day depart from Aberdeen to Glasgow; two in the morning, and four more between 15:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. both on weekends and during the week.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
Departure Bus Station: Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow depart from Guild Street in Aberdeen. Aberdeen's Guild Street is a main street in historic Aberdeen. It is home to several Aberdeen transport hubs, such as Aberdeen railway station and a large, busy bus stops servicing routes around Scotland and beyond. Nearby you will find the city's most prominent shopping center, Union Square, featuring around 60 shops including Apple, Hollister and Topshop. In the immediate vicinity are several chain restaurants, as well as a large cinema complex.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow arrive at Buchanan bus station, the main bus terminus in Glasgow. The station is open 24 hours a day and the ticket office operates from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glasgow city center is easily reached from Buchanan bus station; walking will take roughly ten minutes, however, buses are also regular and taxis wait outside throughout the night.
FAQs: Bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Glasgow by bus. 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 bus, 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Most Aberdeen to Glasgow buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1). Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do buses from Aberdeen 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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