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Clyde Arc, Glasgow

Coach from London to Glasgow

From £16.90 one-way*

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Departures: up to 3 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from London to Glasgow

Our coaches travel from London Victoria Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow throughout the day and overnight. With fares available from £16.90 one-way* make our services one of the most cost-effective ways to Glasgow possible.

With an overnight service available, low fares, and stylish travel, you can travel with confidence and comfort once again.

London to Glasgow journey information
Fastest journey time 9 hrs
Cheapest price From £16.90 *
Distance (approx) 661km
No. of stops 2 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 8:30am/22:30pm (from London Victoria Coach Station)

Our London to Glasgow services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

590 coach towards Glasgow

Our 590 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Penrith
  • Carlisle
  • Hamilton Bus Station (Interchange)
  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

591 coach towards Glasgow

Our 591 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Stn, Departures Hall
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Sheffield (Meadowhall) Interchange
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Darlington
  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station 
  • Alnwick
  • Berwick-upon-Tweed
  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

595 coach towards Glasgow

Our 595 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Carlisle
  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

London to Glasgow route map

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line.

A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.

Victoria rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.

Arriving in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

Nestled right in the city centre, Buchanan Bus Station is the perfect place to arrive in Glasgow.

Outside you'll find The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as well as plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes to keep you busy. Queen Street Railway Station is also located nearby if you're looking to travel on further.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from London to Glasgow?

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 8.30am, terminating at Glasgow Bus Station at 20.05pm.

When is the last coach from London to Glasgow?

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 22.30pm, terminating at Glasgow Bus Station at 7.30am.

How much is the coach from London to Glasgow?

A one-way journey from London to Glasgow is available from £16.90 *.

How long does the coach take from London to Glasgow?

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Glasgow take 9 hours.

What happens if I miss my coach from London to Glasgow?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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