- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 52 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Glasgow will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 7 buses that leave Luton for Glasgow on Thu, Jul 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 510 km distance in an average of 9 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $184 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Glasgow:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $127 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $184 (€151).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
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 01:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Luton | 13h25 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 12h40 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX591 | 8:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 11h15 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX591 | 8:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h05 | 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX590 | 8:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 11h25 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX590 | 9:00 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h15 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 13h10 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Luton | 11h45 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NXA2 · NX594 | 7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 11h05 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
LU757 · NX594 | 7:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h00 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Luton | 14h30 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 12h35 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX595 | 10:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 9h05 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX595 | 10:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 8h55 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Luton to Glasgow run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (510 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
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