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Coach from London to Glasgow: Cheapest bus tickets to popular coach stations

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Coach from London to Glasgow

Looking for cheap coach travel from London to Glasgow? Our London to Glasgow bus and coach services run from London Victoria to Glasgow Buchanan throughout the day and night, with fares from £34.40* and a fastest journey time of 8 hours 20 minutes. Forget expensive train fares and the stress of driving - travelling London to Glasgow by bus is the affordable, comfortable way to reach Scotland's cultural capital. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

 

London to Glasgow journey information

Fastest journey time

8 hrs 20 mins (from Golders Green)

Cheapest price

From £34.40 *

Distance (approx)

661km

No. of stops

2 (other services may use further stops)

First & last journey daily

8:00am/22:30pm (from London Victoria Coach Station)

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

Getting to your coach from London to Glasgow couldn't be easier. Victoria Coach Station sits just 300 metres from the tube network, with the Victoria, District, and Circle lines all within walking distance. There's a local bus stop right outside, and Victoria Rail Station is a short stroll away. Need a taxi? You'll find them at the rank on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.

Arriving at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

Your bus to Glasgow drops you right in the heart of the city at Buchanan Bus Station. Step outside and you're within reach of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, brilliant shopping, and plenty of cafes and restaurants. Planning to explore more of Scotland? Queen Street Railway Station is just around the corner.

Need a bus to London from Glasgow for your return? Check our Glasgow to London service. We also run coaches from Aberdeen to Glasgow, Birmingham to Glasgow, and Manchester to Glasgow.

   

Our London to Glasgow services and stops

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

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

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

Our 587 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

  • Hamilton Interchange

  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

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

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Perfect for

  • ✅ Budget-conscious students catching a cheap bus London to Glasgow

  • ✅ Festival-goers heading to Glasgow's brilliant live music and arts scene

  • ✅ Families travelling together with a generous luggage allowance and comfy seats

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 8.00am, terminating at Glasgow Bus Station at 17.15pm.

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 22.30pm, terminating at Glasgow Bus Station at 7.20am.

A one-way journey from London to Glasgow is available from £34.40 *.

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Glasgow take 8 hours 20 mins from our Golders Green stop.

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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