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How to get to Glasgow by bus
| Routes | 12 |
| Trips per day | 219 |
| bus lines | 4 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
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Link to image attributionBuchanan Bus Station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow and the biggest bus station in Scotland. The station is conveniently located near the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the Buchanan Galleries. Transferring to other forms of travel is easy since Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station and the Cowcaddens and Buchanan Street subway stations are also within walking distance. Inside the station building, you'll find seated waiting areas, a bookshop, luggage storage, and toilets. The station is often bustling, welcoming Megabus, National Express, and Scottish Citylink services, to name a few.
Popular bus stations in Glasgow:
Buchanan Bus Station
What bus companies travel to Glasgow, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Glasgow is accessible by bus from 12 other cities. You can choose from 219 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Glasgow on Wanderu. Megabus usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Glasgow are also available..
Bus companies serving Glasgow
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 46 | 10h 34m | RON 206.83 |
| FlixBus | 33 | 7h 35m | RON 127.87 |
| Megabus | 25 | 2h 32m | RON 78.54 |
| Hannon Coach | 2 | 5h 20m | RON 267.84 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Which bus service has the best service to Glasgow?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Glasgow by bus with National Express giving them a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable bus service to Glasgow taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Glasgow punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Glasgow, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
RON 9.94 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Glasgow, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Glasgow. In the last month, buses from Liverpool to Glasgow had the lowest average price at RON 21.15. In general, these cities tend to have the cheapest buses to Glasgow:
The main bus station in Glasgow is Buchanan Bus Station. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Glasgow.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 2h 0m | RON 47.55 |
| London | 10h 50m | RON 189.62 |
| Cardiff | 14h 54m | RON 243.87 |
| Manchester | 5h 11m | RON 113.57 |
| Birmingham | 8h 34m | RON 165.90 |
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