Glasgow to Liverpool bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Apr 29

Cheapest price

$34

Average price

$51

Fastest journey

7 h 25 m

Average duration

7 h 52 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

285 km

Cheap tickets

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM7h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
06:10PMLiverpool
$341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM7h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
05:55PMLiverpool
$351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX182 · NX170
11:30AM8h09
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
07:39PMLiverpool, Botanic Park
$361One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX182 · NX170
11:30AM8h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
07:45PMLiverpool
$361One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX182 · NX170
11:30AM8h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:00PMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
$361One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Glasgow to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, April 28
Last updated at 6:12 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX181 · NX421 · NX17110:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10h28
8:28 AM Liverpool2 transfers
national_expressNX181 · NX421
On time
10:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
9h35
7:35 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX181 · NX421 · NX17110:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10h32
8:32 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park2 transfers
Tuesday, April 29
national_expressNX590 · NX1707:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
7h59
3:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park1 transfer
national_expressNX590 · NX1707:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h05
3:45 PM Liverpool1 transfer
national_expressNX590 · NX1707:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h20
4:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
7h40
5:10 PM Liverpool1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
7h25
4:55 PM Liverpool1 transfer
national_expressNX182 · NX17010:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h09
6:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park1 transfer
national_expressNX182 · NX17010:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h15
6:45 PM Liverpool1 transfer
national_expressNX182 · NX17010:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h30
7:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Liverpool

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Buses from Glasgow to Liverpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
177 miles (285 km)
Average bus duration
8h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
5h 26m
First bus
10:30
Last bus
23:55
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

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Glasgow to Liverpool

You can travel by bus to Liverpool from Glasgow with National Express, Megabus and FlixBus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Liverpool from Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Glasgow to Liverpool with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $38

Buses from Glasgow to Liverpool

When travellers need to make the trip from Clydeside to Merseyside, buses are always a good option. Buses don't run directly into Liverpool from Glasgow. Instead, a single change is usually needed. Journey times range from 7 hours 3 minutes to 9 hours 20 minutes, and there will be 2 departures every day, one just before lunch, and one shortly before 11:00 p.m.

Which bus companies travel from Glasgow to Liverpool?

Only one company offers a bus connection between Glasgow and Liverpool. National Express is the only option available, running daily indirect services from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool One.

How long is the bus from Glasgow to Liverpool?

Journey times will vary considerably, depending on which indirect journeys are involved. Expect total durations to range between 7 hours 3 minutes and 9 hours 20 minutes. Be aware that multiple journeys are possible with the same departure time due to variable stopovers in Manchester. Check for short transfer times to avoid any delays.

How many buses are there from Glasgow to Liverpool?

There are no direct buses between Glasgow and Liverpool. Instead, passengers can travel indirectly with National Express. The bus company offers 2 departures every day, with both a late morning and late evening service. Buses tend to require a change in Manchester, before the second leg to Liverpool One Bus Station.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Glasgow to Liverpool?

Departure Station: buses from Glasgow to Liverpool will depart from Buchanan Bus Station. The bus station is situated on Killermont Street, central Glasgow, and is easy to reach from most parts of town. Stagecoach, First, McGill's, and Parks all run local buses from suburbs like Paisley, while Buchanan has its own Subway station as well. Airport transfer shuttles also run into Buchanan, taking 25-30 minutes from Glasgow International.

Arrival Station: All buses from Glasgow will arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station. Liverpool's main bus terminal is situated at the heart of the city, very close to the Georgian Quarter and quayside attractions like the Tate or the Beatles Experience. Arriva buses run to Liverpool Airport in 20 minutes, while local buses connect the bus station directly to both Goodison Park and Anfield. Students will be around 15-20 minutes' walk from the main campus of Liverpool University, and the 75 bus will drop arrivals off right outside Lime Street Station if onward rail transport is required.

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Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Liverpool

Glasgow
Liverpool
The major bus station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Liverpool.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
The major bus station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place for your trip to Liverpool from Glasgow.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
Liverpool, Liverpool OneWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Costa Coffee (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail

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