Belfast to Glasgow bus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Belfast to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
178 km
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.
The average ticket from Belfast to Glasgow will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
Of the 3 buses that leave Belfast for Glasgow on Wed, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Belfast to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg.
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| Bus | Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price | €121 Average price |
6h 29m Average duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average duration 2h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belfast to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Bus providers 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 14:20 |
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
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Belfast, Europa Buscentre, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) 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.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Belfast to Glasgow
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Little Italy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
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