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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
13 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
592 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poole to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Glasgow will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Poole to Glasgow without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Glasgow:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Glasgow costing on average $65 (€52).
A flight is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Glasgow costing on average $142 (€114).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
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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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:48PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Glasgow buses for today, Monday, August 24. 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 | 8:00 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 14h20 | 10:20 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 13h55 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
NX035 · NX594 | 5:40 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 12h25 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX594 | 5:48 PM Poole, Parkstone | 12h17 | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Poole to Glasgow run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 367 miles (592 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 367 miles (592 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€33) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
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Most Poole to Glasgow buses use the Poole, Seldown Coach Park to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Poole and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Poole, Seldown Coach Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park. ATMs are available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
Ticket office support is available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
Available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park: Wheelchair accessible areas are provided.
Poole, Parkstone is 3 km from Poole city centre. Public transport options include:
Poole, Parkstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Poole, Parkstone. ATMs are available at Poole, Parkstone.
Ticket office support is available at Poole, Parkstone.
Available at Poole, Parkstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poole, Parkstone: Wheelchair accessible.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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