The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Glasgow
Cheapest price on Oct 04
€39
Average ticket price on Oct 04
€62
Fastest journey on Oct 04
8 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 04
8 h 49 m
Buses on Oct 04
21
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Glasgow will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
On Sun, Oct 04, we found 21 buses from London to Glasgow, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 04 the direct buses cover the 555 km distance in an average of 8 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Sun, Oct 04 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
FlixBus11:59 PM9h46London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 AM9h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€421One-way0 transfers
NX5909:00 AM11h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM11h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:25 PM9h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:35 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€451One-way0 transfers
NX5949:30 PM8h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€631One-way0 transfers
NX59511:00 PM8h40London, Victoria Coach Station7:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM8h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM8h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 PM9h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:35 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€451One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Glasgow
Buses from London to Glasgow run on average 20 times per day, taking around 10h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 555 km distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 555 km |
Average bus duration 10h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Live departures
London to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Glasgow buses for today, Saturday, October 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h40 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h00 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 11h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h15 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h45 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX594 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h00 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h15 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h45 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h55 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h35 | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX595 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h40 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h10 | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX467 · NX210 · NX183 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h55 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX210 · NX183 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h55 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX444 · NX210 · NX183 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h55 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h46 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h20 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 · NX183 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 16h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX591 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h15 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h15 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London To Glasgow
Buses offer a comfortable way to travel from London to Edinburgh with frequent daily departures. National Express coaches leave eight times per day, the first at 00:30, the next at 7:00 a.m., and the last at 23:59. Some are direct, others require one change at Birmingham, and a few involve changes at Heathrow and Birmingham. Megabus offers eight daily direct services, the first leaving at 8:00 a.m. and the last at 11:45 p.m. Travel time ranges from 8 hours and 30 minutes and 13 hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Glasgow?
Departure Station: Buses from London to Glasgow leave from Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road. The station is easily reached by tube on the Victoria, District, or Circle lines, or bus numbers 22, 211, 239, C1 and N11. Victoria bus and rail stations are also close by.
Arrival Station: Buses from London arrive at Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont Street near George Square. As the city's main bus terminus, it offers convenient onward bus routes. Buchanan Street subway station and Glasgow Queen Street railway station are both nearby.
FAQs: Bus from London to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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 London to Glasgow
Most London to Glasgow buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1). Use this guide to compare London and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Baker Street Station from London city centre
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station bus station facilities and services
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Which Glasgow station do buses from London 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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