4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Glasgow International Airport
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 21 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
561 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Glasgow International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Glasgow International Airport will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 12 buses that leave London for Glasgow International Airport on Sun, Aug 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 02 the direct buses cover the 561 km distance in an average of 10 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 02 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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.
NX5949:30 PM8h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers- NX5918:30 AM11h15London, Victoria Coach Station7:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
- NX5909:00 AM11h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
- NX421 · NX1832:00 AM16h25London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1041One-way1 transfer
- NX424 · NX18311:30 PM19h05London, Victoria Coach Station6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1081One-way1 transfer
- 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$1141One-way0 transfers
- NX5918:30 AM11h15London, Victoria Coach Station7:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
- NX5909:00 AM11h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM12h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$1611One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Glasgow International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Glasgow International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $121 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Glasgow International Airport:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Glasgow International Airport costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Glasgow International Airport costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Glasgow International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $182 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133 (€109). The journey takes 9h 20m versus 7h 36m 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 to Glasgow International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 15h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Live departures
London to Glasgow International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Glasgow International Airport buses for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX032 · NX444 · NX594 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 16h15 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| NX032 · NX035 · NX594 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 16h15 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| NX594 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 13h55 | 12:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| NX595 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h40 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 · NX210 · NX183 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h55 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 12h26 | 12:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 2 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 12h00 | 12:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
| NX421 · NX183 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 16h25 | 6:25 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Glasgow International Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Glasgow International Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 348 miles (561 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 348 miles (561 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London to Glasgow International AirportYou can travel by bus between London to Glasgow International Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Glasgow International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Glasgow International Airport 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 International Airport, 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Glasgow International Airport
Most London to Glasgow International Airport buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Glasgow International Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Hammersmith Bridge Road from London city centre
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