- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum, famous for its broad collections, grand architecture, and highlights ranging from fine art to natural history.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stonehaven to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stonehaven to Glasgow will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stonehaven for Glasgow on Wed, May 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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 train as it is the most popular option from Stonehaven to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $293.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $555 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stonehaven to Glasgow:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stonehaven to Glasgow costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $538 (€435) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stonehaven to Glasgow costing on average $555 (€449).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $89 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€58). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 35m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Stonehaven to Glasgow buses for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h40 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h45 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 9h20 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stonehaven to Glasgow run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 41m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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