Belfast to Glasgow bus from $33 (€29) with National Express

Cheap bus tickets from Belfast to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Cheapest

$51

Average

$51

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belfast to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

06:30AM5h55

Belfast, Europa BusCentre

12:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

$511One-way

0 transfers

Belfast to Glasgow bus times

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
UL923	06:30AM Belfast, Europa BusCentre	5h55	12:25PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Belfast to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Fastest Journey

5 h 55 m

Average

5 h 55 m

Buses per day

Distance

178 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Belfast for Glasgow every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:30AM5h55

Belfast, Europa BusCentre

12:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

$511One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Belfast to Glasgow

Buses from Belfast to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€42) but you can travel from only $33 (€29) by ferry.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Ferry from $33 (€29)

Distance

109 miles (177 km)

Average bus duration

6h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

$47 (€42)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 55m

First bus

06:30

Last bus

16:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Ferry from $33 (€29)

Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to Glasgow

National Express buses will get you between Belfast and Glasgow from $47 (€41). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Belfast - Glasgow bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Belfast to Glasgow bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $47

Buses from Belfast to Glasgow: Journey Details

Buses journeying to Glasgow from Belfast operate every day of the week. Coach operators that provide this service include Scottish Citylink, National Express and Ulsterbus. The first available journey of the day departs from Belfast at around 6:30 a.m., while the last trip leaves Belfast in the afternoon at approximately 2:50 p.m. Buses between Belfast and Glasgow run approximately every four hours, and the duration of the trip is about six hours. It is an indirect journey and involves a coach change at Cairnyan Stena Ferry Terminal. Fares tend not to vary during the day; however, they do vary between the operators.

Taking the Bus from Belfast

Buses from Belfast to Glasgow depart from the Europa BusCenter, NI. The coach station is conveniently located on Glengall Street within Belfast city center and is easily accessible by public transport. Great Victoria Street rail station is a few minutes walk from the bus station, and local buses, including Translink and Citybus Metro, provide services to the station. In addition, there is a taxi rank at Europa BusCenter.

Getting into Glasgow by Bus

Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, offers its visitors a range of experiences. Home to lively entertainment, a great choice of shops, museums, and buildings of historic and architectural interest, there's plenty to see and do here. Top attractions in Glasgow include Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, and the medieval Glasgow Cathedral. Buses from Belfast to Glasgow arrive at Buchanan Bus Station, which is situated on Killermont Street in central Glasgow. Local buses provide day and night services to the bus station, and train stations are a short walking distance away. This includes Queen Street railway station, and Buchanan Street subway station. It's also possible to travel to the station via taxi.

FAQs: Bus from Belfast to Glasgow

FAQs: Take the bus from Belfast to Glasgow with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Glasgow.

Cheap bus tickets from Belfast to Glasgow can start from as little as $47 (€42) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Belfast to Glasgow is $47 (€42); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Belfast to Glasgow bus time is 5 h 55 min covering the 110 mile (177 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Belfast to Glasgow leaves at 6: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Belfast to Glasgow leaves at 4: 20 PM.

There are 2 buses a day from Belfast to Glasgow which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the route from Belfast to Glasgow you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Belfast to Glasgow on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Belfast, Europa Buscentre, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 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.

The cheapest month for a bus from Belfast to Glasgow is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Glasgow from Belfast including taking a bus or flight.

Popular bus stations from Belfast to Glasgow

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Glasgow

The major bus station for departures in Belfast is Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Belfast, Europa Buscentre for your trip from Belfast to Glasgow.

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