Norwich to Glasgow bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Norwich to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

$60

Average price

$115

Fastest journey

15 h 35 m

Average duration

17 h 7 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

509 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Norwich to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Norwich to Glasgow will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.

Fast buses

Of the 6 buses that leave Norwich for Glasgow on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 509 km distance in an average of 17 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .

On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 19 h 58 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.

  • FlixBus
    8:05 AM21h10
    Norwich
    5:15 AMGlasgow
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    1:55 PM16h10
    Norwich
    6:05 AMGlasgow
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:55 PM16h10
    Norwich
    5:05 AMGlasgow
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    4:05 PM15h35
    Norwich
    7:40 AMGlasgow
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:47 PM19h58
    Norwich
    7:45 PMGlasgow
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Norwich to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 13m. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $65.

Distance: 316 miles (509 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$109

Average price

Cheapest

$125

Average price

$180

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

13h 44m

Average total duration

13h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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CO2 emissions

National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $109 (€89).

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Glasgow:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Glasgow costing on average $125 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 6h 13m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Norwich to Glasgow among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Norwich to Glasgow Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50AM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
17h55
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$132
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:00AM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
17h00
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$59
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:02AM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
17h43
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$116
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:10AM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
16h50
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$59
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:35AM
Arrival Time
09:10PM
Duration
17h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:45AM
Arrival Time
09:10PM
Duration
17h25
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
05:15AM
Duration
21h10
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:25PM
Arrival Time
07:55AM
Duration
19h30
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:55PM
Arrival Time
05:05AM
Duration
16h10
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$115
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
16h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$102
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:55PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
16h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$102
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
15h15
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
14h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$116
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
14h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$99
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:40PM
Arrival Time
07:40AM
Duration
16h00
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$102
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
14h20
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$95
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:55PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
14h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$104
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
07:40AM
Duration
15h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$102
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
07:40AM
Duration
15h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$123
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
09:45AM
Duration
13h50
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
09:45AM
Duration
13h35
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:35PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
20h10
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$138
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:47PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
19h58
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$130

Live departures

Norwich to Glasgow bus times

The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Glasgow buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8 · NX591
Delayed
6:35 PM 1:50 AMNorwich, Bus Station
17h55
7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2 transfers
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8 · NX591
Delayed
6:35 PM 1:50 AMNorwich, Bus Station
17h55
7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station
17h35
9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
17h25
9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5941:30 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
16h35
6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5941:30 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
16h35
6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5941:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station
16h10
6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5941:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station
16h10
6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station
15h15
6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5953:40 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
16h00
7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5953:40 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
16h00
7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5954:05 PM Norwich, Bus Station
15h35
7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX728 · NXA8 · NX5954:05 PM Norwich, Bus Station
15h35
7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers
National ExpressNX727 · NXA6 · NX591
On time
11:35 PM Norwich, Bus Station
20h10
7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2 transfers
National ExpressNX727 · NXA6 · NX59111:47 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
19h58
7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Norwich to Glasgow

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Buses from Norwich to Glasgow run on average 13 times per day, taking around 13h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 14h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
316 miles (509 km)
Average bus duration
13h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$43 (€34)
Buses per day
13
Fastest bus
14h 10m
First bus
12:25 AM
Last bus
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
84 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Norwich to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Glasgow with National Express for as low as $43 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 10m
Cheapest Price
$43 (€34)
National Express frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Things to do in Glasgow

Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.

  • Must visit

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Glasgow's flagship museum with major art, natural history, and design collections in a grand red-sandstone building in the West End.

  • Must visit

The Burrell Collection

Award-winning museum in Pollok Country Park housing international art, medieval objects, and decorative arts from the Burrell bequest.

  • Must visit

Riverside Museum

Glasgow's transport museum on the Clyde, known for ships, locomotives, vintage vehicles, and an immersive recreated street scene.

Pound Sterling

Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and public transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.

Average meal costs

Budget
GBP 8-15 for takeaway or a simple meal.
Mid-range
GBP 18-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
Fine dining
GBP 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
GBP 3-4.50 for a regular coffee.

Tipping culture

About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.

FAQs: Bus from Norwich to Glasgow

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Glasgow 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Norwich to Glasgow can start from as little as $43 (€34) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Norwich to Glasgow is $109 (€89) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Norwich to Glasgow is 14h 10m to travel the 316 miles (509 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Norwich to Glasgow leaves at 12:25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Norwich to Glasgow leaves at 11:55 PM.
There are 13 buses a day from Norwich to Glasgow which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Norwich to Glasgow, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Glasgow. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Norwich and Glasgow and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Glasgow from Norwich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 14h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Norwich to Glasgow is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Norwich to Glasgow:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Norwich to Glasgow for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Glasgow are:
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a renowned museum housing diverse art collections and historical exhibits
  • Glasgow Cathedral, a stunning example of medieval architecture with a rich history
  • The Riverside Museum, an award-winning transport museum with interactive displays
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens, a beautiful green space featuring Victorian glasshouses and diverse plant species
  • The Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery offering panoramic views of the city and impressive monuments.
The best things to do in Glasgow include:
  • Explore the vibrant West End, known for its bohemian atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively cafes
  • Take a stroll along the River Clyde, enjoying the scenic views and modern architecture
  • Visit the Gallery of Modern Art, showcasing contemporary works in a striking neoclassical building
  • Experience a live music performance at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom
  • Discover the rich history of Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage at the Tall Ship at Riverside.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Norwich to Glasgow depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Norwich to Glasgow.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Norwich to Glasgow:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Norwich to Glasgow:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Norwich to Glasgow.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Norwich to Glasgow with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Norwich to Glasgow with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Norwich to Glasgow with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Norwich nor Glasgow are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Norwich to Glasgow among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Glasgow, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Common scams include unofficial taxi drivers overcharging and distraction techniques used by groups to steal belongings. It's advisable to use licensed taxis, stay alert in busy places, and avoid displaying valuables openly to enhance safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Norwich to Glasgow

Norwich
Glasgow
The major bus station for departures in Norwich is Norwich, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Norwich, Bus Station for your trip from Norwich to Glasgow.
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