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Cheap bus tickets from Belfast to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
National Express
02:20PM6h05
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
08:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
06:30AM5h55
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
12:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
10:20AM6h05
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
04:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
421One-way
0 transfers

Belfast to Glasgow bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, January 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express
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National ExpressNational Express | UL923
06:30AM Belfast, Europa BusCentre5h55 12:25PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station0 transfersDirect
National Express
UL923
National ExpressNational Express | UL923
10:20AM Belfast, Europa BusCentre6h05 04:25PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station0 transfersDirect
National Express
UL923
National ExpressNational Express | UL923
02:20PM Belfast, Europa BusCentre6h05 08:25PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Belfast to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Fastest Journey

5 h 55 m

Average

6 h 2 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

178 km

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

Fastest
National Express
06:30AM5h55
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
12:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
421One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
02:20PM6h05
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
08:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
421One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
10:20AM6h05
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
04:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
421One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Belfast to Glasgow

Buses from Belfast to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €29 by ferry.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from €29
Distance
177 km
Average bus duration
6h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
€42
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
5h 55m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
16:20
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from €29

Coach companies: National Express Belfast to Glasgow

National Express coaches will get you from Belfast to Glasgow from €41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your 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 from Belfast to Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Belfast to Glasgow with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: €41

Buses from Belfast to Glasgow: Journey Details

Buses journeying to Glasgow from Belfast operate every day of the week. Coach operators that provide this service include Scottish Citylink, National Express and Ulsterbus. The first available journey of the day departs from Belfast at around 6:30 a.m., while the last trip leaves Belfast in the afternoon at approximately 2:50 p.m. Buses between Belfast and Glasgow run approximately every four hours, and the duration of the trip is about six hours. It is an indirect journey and involves a coach change at Cairnyan Stena Ferry Terminal. Fares tend not to vary during the day; however, they do vary between the operators.

Taking the Bus from Belfast

Buses from Belfast to Glasgow depart from the Europa BusCentre, NI. The coach station is conveniently located on Glengall Street within Belfast city centre and is easily accessible by public transport. Great Victoria Street rail station is a few minutes walk from the bus station, and local buses, including Translink and Citybus Metro, provide services to the station. In addition, there is a taxi rank at Europa BusCentre.

Getting into Glasgow by Bus

Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, offers its visitors a range of experiences. Home to lively entertainment, a great choice of shops, museums, and buildings of historic and architectural interest, there's plenty to see and do here. Top attractions in Glasgow include Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, and the medieval Glasgow Cathedral. Buses from Belfast to Glasgow arrive at Buchanan Bus Station, which is situated on Killermont Street in central Glasgow. Local buses provide day and night services to the bus station, and train stations are a short walking distance away. This includes Queen Street railway station, and Buchanan Street subway station. It's also possible to travel to the station via taxi.

FAQs: Bus from Belfast to Glasgow

FAQs: Take the bus from Belfast 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 Belfast to Glasgow.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Belfast to Glasgow can start from as little as €42 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Belfast to Glasgow is €42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Belfast to Glasgow coach time is 5 h 55 min   covering the 177 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Belfast to Glasgow leaves at 06: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Belfast to Glasgow leaves at 16: 20.
There are 2 coaches a day from Belfast to Glasgow which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Belfast to Glasgow coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Belfast to Glasgow to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Belfast, Europa Buscentre, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (675 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Belfast to Glasgow is May.
You have options as you can travel to Glasgow from Belfast 2 different ways: coach or flight.

Popular bus stations from Belfast to Glasgow

Belfast
Glasgow
The major bus station for departures in Belfast is Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Belfast, Europa Buscentre for your trip from Belfast to Glasgow.
Belfast, Europa BuscentreWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Great Victoria St
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Little Italy (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Belfast, Europa Buscentre
  • Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
The major bus station for arrivals in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip to Glasgow from Belfast.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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