- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum, famous for its broad collections, grand architecture, and highlights ranging from fine art to natural history.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 33 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
588 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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NX210 · NX590
NX210 · NX594
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $179 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow costing on average $179 (€144).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
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.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
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 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow buses for today, Saturday, May 30. 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 | Delayed 5:25 PM 4:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 14h50 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX591 | Delayed 10:10 AM 5:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 14h35 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX590 | Delayed 10:00 AM 7:15 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 13h00 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX590 | On time 7:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 12h50 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 12h30 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 12h20 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 11h25 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 11h15 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX594 | On time 8:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 10h00 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX594 | 8:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h50 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 10h55 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 10h45 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX183 | On time 11:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 19h00 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX591 | On time 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 20h15 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX183 | On time 11:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 18h50 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX591 | On time 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 20h00 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
NX025 · NX591 | On time 4:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 14h50 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX591 | On time 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 20h15 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow run on average 15 times per day, taking around 10h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 365 miles (588 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 365 miles (588 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.
Glasgow’s flagship museum, famous for its broad collections, grand architecture, and highlights ranging from fine art to natural history.
A major art museum in Pollok Country Park with international collections, medieval art, and decorative objects in a striking modern building.
Glasgow’s transport museum on the River Clyde, known for interactive displays and a strong collection of vehicles, trams, and maritime exhibits.
The city’s best-known shopping and walking street, popular for street performers, architecture, and easy access to central sights.
A cobbled West End lane with strong visual appeal, fairy lights, and a lively atmosphere that makes it one of Glasgow’s most photographed spots.
A stylish central district of restored warehouses, lanes, and squares, known for architecture, nightlife, and an upscale urban feel.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally served with mashed turnips and potatoes. A staple on Glasgow menus and a must-try for local flavour.
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though originating in northeast Scotland, it is widely loved in Glasgow and found in many traditional restaurants.
A Glasgow breakfast favourite featuring Lorne sausage in a morning roll, often with brown sauce. It is a classic from local bakeries and cafes.
A very popular modern restaurant serving creative small plates in a stylish but relaxed space. Known for consistently strong cooking and a vibrant atmosphere.
A respected Finnieston restaurant focused on seasonal Scottish ingredients, polished service and contemporary presentation. Ideal for a higher-end meal in Glasgow.
An iconic West End restaurant known for refined Scottish cooking, excellent produce and a lively multi-level setting. A strong choice for a classic Glasgow dining experience.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, but central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or counter service.
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