- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
11 h 38 m
Average duration
13 h 25 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
623 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Glasgow will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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NX025 · NX590
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NX025 · NX590Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $121.
Distance: 387 miles (623 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $77 Average price | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg 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 Brighton to Glasgow:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $144 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $209 (€172).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 20h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 20h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Glasgow buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX025 · NX591 | 3:55 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 15h50 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX591 | 4:00 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 15h45 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX590 | 4:40 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 15h35 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX590 | 4:45 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 15h30 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 16h15 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 16h10 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 14h10 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 14h00 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX025 · NX594 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 11h45 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX594 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 11h38 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX421 · NX183 | 9:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 20h55 | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX025 · NX421 · NX183 | 9:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 20h48 | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Brighton to Glasgow run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 387 miles (623 km) distance in 13h 30m.
Distance 387 miles (623 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 13h 30m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Glasgow buses use the Brighton, Preston Circus to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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