- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 23 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Glasgow will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
NX101 · NX181
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX111 · NX590
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX111 · NX590
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX101 · NX181
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX040 · NX595Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $111 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bristol to Glasgow:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Glasgow costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Glasgow costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $190 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $134 (€110). The journey takes 10h 9m versus 6h 16m 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 Megabus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Glasgow buses for today, Thursday, July 16. 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 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h10 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX594 | 6:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 12h05 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX595 | 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 12h40 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h00 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 14h10 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 15h55 | 7:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX591 | 4:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 15h30 | 8:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h35 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX111 · NX590 | 10:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h45 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bristol to Glasgow run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 12:25 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.
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