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How to get to Glasgow by bus

Routes35
Trips per day1,178
bus lines5
Stations5

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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.

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Buchanan 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

  • University of Bradford

  • Queen St Station - W George St

  • 18 Bothwell St - Hope St

  • Glasgow Cathedral North Hanover St

What bus companies travel to Glasgow, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Glasgow is accessible by bus from 35 other cities. You can choose from 1178 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Glasgow on Wanderu. First Bus Glasgow 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

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express1119h 54m$43.81
FlixBus394h 22m$14.96
Megabus242h 18m$19.98
First Bus Glasgow10h 35m$13.66
Hannon Coach15h 15m$58.21
  • 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.

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • 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 carrier 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 4.6 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

$4.14 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 Stirling to Glasgow had the lowest average price at $5.04.

The busiest bus station in Glasgow is Buchanan Bus Station. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Glasgow are:

  • Buchanan Bus Station
  • University of Bradford
  • Queen St Station - W George St
The closest airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA), it is located 7.1 miles from the city center of Glasgow.
Glasgow is the most popular bus destination in Glasgow City. It also ranks number 241 in United Kingdom. Glasgow has the most bus connections in the region. There are 960 bus schedules arriving in Glasgow each day.
The population of Glasgow is 591620. Glasgow ranks number 1 in terms of population in Glasgow City and number 76 in all of United Kingdom.
Bus tickets to Glasgow range from $4 for a short trip to Glasgow, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Glasgow starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Glasgow can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $4.
Solo travelers choose to travel by bus to Glasgow for its affordable fares and because of the safe and convenient experience that they note in their reviews.
The closest bus station to the city center of Glasgow is Glasgow Cathedral North Hanover St, located just 0.1 miles away. Select Glasgow Cathedral North Hanover St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Glasgow. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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