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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 17 m
Buses on Sep 19
33
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 33 buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 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 Sat, Sep 19 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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FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $620.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $620 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Glasgow:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow costing on average $64.
A bus is $604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Glasgow costing on average $620.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Glasgow buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h45 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 9h20 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 8:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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 | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 10:55 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 | 4h55 | 1:25 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 | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 1:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 3:55 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 · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 6:25 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 | 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 | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 8:25 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 | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 5h40 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Aberdeen to Glasgow run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 15 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 5m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
A savory pudding of oats, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally served with mince or fried breakfast. It is one of Scotland’s most iconic regional specialties.
Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Aberdeen to Glasgow buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1). Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Aberdeen, Guild Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and small eateries on site.
Wi-Fi is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street. ATMs are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) is 10 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including 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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