- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
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NX541 · NX590
NX170 · NX590
NX170 · NX590
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Glasgow:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Glasgow costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€59). The journey takes 5h 39m versus 3h 57m 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.
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 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h37 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:38PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Glasgow buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 · NX590 | 11:48 AM Liverpool, University | 8h27 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX590 | 11:52 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 8h23 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 9h00 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 8h50 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX590 | 1:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 12h30 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX181 | 7:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 11h15 | 6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX181 | 7:38 PM Liverpool, University | 11h07 | 6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX181 | 7:42 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 11h03 | 6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 12h30 | 7:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 12h20 | 7:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Liverpool to Glasgow run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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