4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aberdeen to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Glasgow will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 40 buses that leave Aberdeen for Glasgow on Thu, Nov 06, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.
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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Aberdeen to Glasgow Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
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Aberdeen to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Glasgow buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 6h25 | 1:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 2:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 1:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 8:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h15 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h45 | 2:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 2:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 3:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 4:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 5:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 4:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h25 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow
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Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow run on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Aberdeen to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Aberdeen to Glasgow with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Traveling from Aberdeen to Glasgow by bus is a smart idea. Buses depart regularly from Guild Street bus stop in Aberdeen to Buchanan station in Glasgow, which are approximately 159 miles from each other. Aberdeen is a quaint port city located on the east coast of Scotland. Glasgow is Scotland's second city, a cultural and historical hub in Scotland's western Lowlands.
Which bus companies travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
National Express is the primary provider of bus routes from Aberdeen to Glasgow. This intercity and InterRegional coach operator is well-trusted and has a modern fleet of buses ready to whizz passengers from Aberdeen to Glasgow. These buses are fast, cheap and convenient, and are equipped with all of the modern amenities that travelers would hope for, including comfortable seating, toilets and WiFi.
How long is the bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
The journey from Aberdeen to Glasgow takes roughly three hours and 20 minutes. Services begin at 7:35 a.m. and continue throughout the day until roughly 7:45 p.m.
How many buses are there from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
Roughly six buses per day depart from Aberdeen to Glasgow; two in the morning, and four more between 15:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. both on weekends and during the week.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
Departure Bus Station: Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow depart from Guild Street in Aberdeen. Aberdeen's Guild Street is a main street in historic Aberdeen. It is home to several Aberdeen transport hubs, such as Aberdeen railway station and a large, busy bus stops servicing routes around Scotland and beyond. Nearby you will find the city's most prominent shopping center, Union Square, featuring around 60 shops including Apple, Hollister and Topshop. In the immediate vicinity are several chain restaurants, as well as a large cinema complex.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow arrive at Buchanan bus station, the main bus terminus in Glasgow. The station is open 24 hours a day and the ticket office operates from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glasgow city center is easily reached from Buchanan bus station; walking will take roughly ten minutes, however, buses are also regular and taxis wait outside throughout the night.
FAQs: Bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen 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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Aberdeen, Guild Street, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a renowned museum housing diverse art collections and historical exhibits
- Glasgow Cathedral, a stunning example of medieval architecture with a rich history
- The Riverside Museum, an award-winning transport museum with interactive displays
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens, a beautiful green space featuring Victorian glasshouses and diverse plant species
- The Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery offering panoramic views of the city and impressive monuments.
- Explore the vibrant West End, known for its bohemian atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively cafes
- Take a stroll along the River Clyde, enjoying the scenic views and modern architecture
- Visit the Gallery of Modern Art, showcasing contemporary works in a striking neoclassical building
- Experience a live music performance at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom
- Discover the rich history of Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage at the Tall Ship at Riverside.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Aberdeen to Glasgow
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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