The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Belfast
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Belfast will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 3 buses that leave Glasgow for Belfast on Thu, Jan 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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 Glasgow to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €41.
Distance: 178 km
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| Bus | Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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.
Live departures
Glasgow to Belfast bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Belfast buses for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 PM Glasgow | 6h10 | 9:30 PM Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 29 | |||||
![]() | 7:20 AM Glasgow | 6h10 | 1:30 PM Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Glasgow | 6h10 | 5:30 PM Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Belfast
Buses from Glasgow to Belfast run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €30 by ferry.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 16:20. The fastest bus covers the 178 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 16:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Glasgow to BelfastYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Belfast with National Express for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Belfast
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Belfast 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 Belfast, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Belfast
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- 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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