The cheapest and fastest buses from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 55 m
Buses per day
24
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 $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 24 buses that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) on Wed, Jun 10, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 553 km distance in an average of 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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.
FlixBus11:10 AM10h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM10h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM11h30London, Victoria Coach Station7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 AM9h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM9h46London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
NX5949:30 PM8h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
NX59511:00 PM8h40London, Victoria Coach Station7:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM8h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM9h15London, Victoria Coach Station6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 AM9h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$411One-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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $101 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ):
A bus is $50 (€40) 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 $101 (€82).
A bus is $71 (€57) 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 $122 (€99).
Other travel options to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $221 (€180) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $170 (€138). The journey takes 8h 7m 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 FlixBus, National Express, 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 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:36AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 17h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:36PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 18h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
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, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NXA31 · NX590 | Delayed 3:22 PM 7:42 AMLondon, Baker Street Station | 12h33 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
NX594 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:05 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 | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 8h45 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX595 | On time 9:31 PM London, Baker Street Station | 10h09 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h00 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h15 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h45 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX595 | On time 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h40 | 7:40 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 | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 9h20 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 11h00 | 7:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 10h00 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
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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 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by flight.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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 (€18). 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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