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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to London will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 35 buses from Glasgow to London, including 18 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 555 km distance in an average of 8 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
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Buses from Glasgow to London run on average 24 times per day, taking around 10h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 344 miles (555 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 344 miles (555 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Glasgow to London.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to London buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h00 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h30 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h00 | 6:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h30 | 6:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX595 | 9:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h35 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h00 | 6:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h30 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h20 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h45 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h35 | 11:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h40 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h35 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 1 transfer | |
NX594 | 10:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h35 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX594 · NX025 | 10:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h20 | 8:05 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX594 · NX401 | 10:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h00 | 7:45 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX541 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h40 | 10:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX502 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 13h25 | 12:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX401 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 13h25 | 12:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX025 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h00 | 11:00 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h30 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h55 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 7:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h00 | 7:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h25 | 6:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h40 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 · NX035 | 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h15 | 8:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX025 | 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h20 | 9:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX400 | 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h25 | 8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX591 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h05 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 · NX025 · NX035 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 14h15 | 11:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX591 · NX030 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 14h35 | 11:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX591 · NX032 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 14h35 | 11:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h40 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h05 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 · NX210 · NX035 | 10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 18h20 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX183 · NX210 · NX035 | 10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 18h05 | 4:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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If you want to see as much as possible during a trip through the United Kingdom, a trip by train or bus is best for you. This is why many people nowadays choose the Glasgow - London bus. Even if the distance is not exactly short with over 660 kilometers, travelers can admire on the way in all peace the impressive nature of Scotland and England. Every day there are several buses running between the capitals of the two countries. From morning to evening travellers have many options.
All journeys for the Glasgow - London bus are made by the English bus company National Express. The bus company is not only the largest operator of buses on the island, but also in the rest of Europe. Anyone who has ever travelled with a National Express bus knows how comfortable and pleasant travelling is.
For a route as long as the bus from Glasgow to London, it is clear that travellers have to plan for a relatively long journey. In total, a direct journey takes at least 8:30 hours. Most connections from the National Express are direct, but from time to time there is a stopover in Birmingham. In this case, the journey time increases to almost 11:30 hours. Since it can often take much longer than 9 hours even for direct journeys, travellers should be careful when choosing the connection.
Per day National Express operates almost 5 connections for the bus from Glasgow to London. If you want to see as much of the route as possible, you should take one of the buses in the early morning. If you prefer to drive through the night, you can also depart late in the evening. Thus, the right options are offered for all travellers.
At which bus station does the bus start in Glasgow? The buses start in Glasgow from the Buchanan bus station. The station is right in the city centre and within walking distance of Buchanan Street underground station. Unfortunately there are no restaurants at the bus station, but right next to it is the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre, where travellers can get food for the trip.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in London? Like most other buses, the bus from Glasgow in London arrives at the Victoria Coach Station. The bus station is about 100 metres from Victoria Station, from where underground trains run to every part of the city.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to London buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Glasgow and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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