The cheapest and fastest buses from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$41
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$69
Fastest journey on Sep 08
8 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
9 h 6 m
Buses on Sep 08
20
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 20 buses from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 553 km distance in an average of 9 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 9 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus10:30 AM10h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM9h46London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM9h35London, Victoria Coach Station8:35 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$431One-way0 transfers
NX5909:00 AM11h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
NX5949:30 PM8h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$651One-way0 transfers
NX59511:00 PM8h40London, Victoria Coach Station7:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM9h15London, Victoria Coach Station6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM9h35London, Victoria Coach Station8:35 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $51 Average price | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ):
A bus is $3 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) costing on average $51.
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $224 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176. The journey takes 8h 13m versus 7h 5m 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.
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:36AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 17h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:36PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 18h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX595 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h40 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h35 | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 · NX183 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 19h05 | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX421 · NX183 | 11:36 PM London, Baker Street Station | 18h59 | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h46 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
NXA2 · NX421 · NX183 | 12:36 AM London, Baker Street Station | 17h59 | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX421 · NX183 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 16h35 | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA1 · NX591 | 7:16 AM London, Baker Street Station | 12h29 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h30 | 7:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX590 | 7:42 AM London, Baker Street Station | 12h33 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX591 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h15 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h15 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h40 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX594 | 8:05 PM London, Baker Street Station | 10h00 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h15 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX594 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX595 | 9:31 PM London, Baker Street Station | 10h09 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h15 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Buses from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 8h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $23 by flight.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)You can travel by bus between London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as $23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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