What is the distance between Glasgow and Liverpool?

Glasgow and Liverpool are 286 km (177 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Glasgow to Liverpool?

Buses departing from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow will take you to Liverpool One in Liverpool.

Bus Glasgow to Liverpool from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Liverpool on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Glasgow	16h 35m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	8h 20m	5:00pm	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	8h 20m	5:00pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 35m	8:35am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 35m	8:35am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Liverpool on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	8h 20m	5:00pm	Liverpool One	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	8h 20m	5:00pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	15h 10m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 35m	8:35am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	19h 30m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Liverpool on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	19h 30m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	8h 20m	5:00pm	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	8h 20m	5:00pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	15h 10m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 35m	8:35am	Liverpool One	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:16 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Liverpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

285 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $150	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $182	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $44	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $63

National Express Glasgow Liverpool recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late at destination, severely inconveniencing my pick-up driver. Ticket said 4am arrival, actual arrival 5am. Not happy.

Peter S.

August 4, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Liverpool?

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Stops in Liverpool

A - Liverpool One

B - Unviersity

C - Liverpool Airport

D - 3315 Islington

E - 44 Norton St

F - Bootle - Port of Liverpool

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Liverpool by bus

What is the distance between Glasgow and Liverpool?
Glasgow and Liverpool are 286 km (177 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Glasgow to Liverpool?
Buses departing from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow will take you to Liverpool One in Liverpool.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$82

11-17

$59

Today

$47

11-19

$24

11-20

$37

11-21

$74

11-22

$60

11-23

$31

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Liverpool was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Liverpool, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $120 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.