What is the distance between London and Glasgow?

About 345 miles (556 km) separate London and Glasgow.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Glasgow?

If you're headed to Glasgow from London, chances are that your bus will leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, West Highland Line (Train to Mallaig), Auchentoshan Distillery, Hunterian Museum and Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Bus London to Glasgow from $26 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $73

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from $63

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from $74

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from $61

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from $63

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from $54

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from $65

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 2 at 9:00am
Departure city: London
Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 8:15pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 2 at 10:30am
Departure city: London
Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 7:15pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 45m
Departure time: August 2 at 2:00am
Departure city: London
Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 6:25pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 25m
Departure time: August 2 at 9:30am
Departure city: London
Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 8:15pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 45m
Departure time: August 2 at 7:30am
Departure city: London
Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 3:20am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow Airport Terminal 1
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 50m

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Glasgow.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $186	Average Duration12h 23m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$55 - $436	Average Duration4h 38m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$47 - $81	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from London to Glasgow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus London to Glasgow: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$55

Average bus trip duration12h 23m

Number of daily buses71

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance366 miles (589 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,832 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus London Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was a smooth and enjoyable ride. However, I noticed there was no wifi on board which I am not happy about

Abolore O.

July 12, 2024

National Express

4/529,431 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with National Express, highlighting the friendly and helpful drivers as well as the peaceful journeys. Many appreciated opportunities to stretch during breaks. However, some users reported issues such as blocked onboard toilets and a lack of timely announcements at stations that nearly led to missed buses.

National Express London Glasgow recent customer reviews

We leave Victoria bus station at 11pm and they drop at Heathrow after we waited 1hours something before another bus came around 12am something and picked us

Davidson I.

April 19, 2025

I enjoyed the whole journey and 20mins of a break halfway through to stretch legs. The only challenge was the onboard toilet blocked and not flushing hence ut ended up smelling and and the bucket full

Gift N.

November 8, 2024

I enjoyed the stop to stretch and walk and I appreciate the pilot safety consciousness.

Lydia O.

September 10, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,212 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the quick and efficient service with beautiful views from the top window. The drivers are described as pleasant and courteous, contributing to a comfortable journey overall. However, some users noted issues such as cold air conditioning and minor discomfort due to seating arrangements or toilet conditions on longer trips. Despite these concerns, many would recommend this travel option for its value for money.

Megabus London Glasgow recent customer reviews

1 hour late the bus come and my connection bus is also missed very very disappointed lost money

Antony L.

July 19, 2025

It was quick during the journey however the bus was late and we missed our connection

Antoine P.

July 7, 2025

Company sent wrong bus. No WiFi on board and didn't stop for breaks on an 8hr trip

Seabo Botsile M.

June 15, 2025

The Airline

4.5/5289 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

Infobus

4/5473 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, National Express, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

London to Glasgow Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Glasgow from London, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in London and Glasgow?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Earl's Court

D - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

E - Marble Arch

F - London Elephant & Castle

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Glasgow

What is the distance between London and Glasgow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Glasgow?
What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

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

Best price found

07/30

$116

07/31

$91

Today

$69

08/02

$61

08/03

$70

08/04

$58

08/05

$61

08/06

$51

The cheapest trip from London to Glasgow was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $195 for a bus ticket from London to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-08-06.

Usually Flixbus (GB) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from London to Glasgow.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from London to Glasgow.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from London to Glasgow.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from London to Glasgow while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Glasgow?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 23m	Avg Price$55	Daily Departures71
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 38m	Avg Price$193	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time7h 20m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures1

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Bus London to Glasgow: Trip Overview

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FlixBus London Glasgow recent customer reviews

National Express London Glasgow recent customer reviews

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London to Glasgow Bus

Where are the popular stops in London and Glasgow?

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Glasgow

What is the distance between London and Glasgow?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Glasgow?

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Glasgow?

Will you be returning to London by bus?

You can also go to Glasgow by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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