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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Showing times and prices for 04 Feb
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
194 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Fast coaches
Of the 38 buses that leave Glasgow for Aberdeen every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m 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.
FlixBus09:30PM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:50AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus08:15AM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:35AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus08:30PM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:50PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus09:15AM3h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:40PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus06:40PM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:00PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10AM3h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station02:25PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$131One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus06:55AM3h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:10AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$131One-way
1 change
FlixBus09:30PM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:50AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus08:15AM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:35AMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
FlixBus08:30PM3h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:50PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$91One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 194 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$14 Average Price Cheapest | $65 Average Price |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Aberdeen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Aberdeen coaches for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 5:53 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h25 | 10:40 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 9:35 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:10 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h25 | 11:20 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 11:35 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h25 | 10:40 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 11:35 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:40 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h25 | 12:40 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 1:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 1:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 2:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h15 | 2:25 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h55 | 3:05 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 2:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 am Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 3:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 3:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h25 | 4:40 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 4:25 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h00 | 6:05 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 5:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h25 | 4:40 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 5:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h25 | 6:40 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 3:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h25 | 6:40 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 8:10 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h15 | 10:05 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:00 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 5:15 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 8:35 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h10 | 11:50 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:40 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 10:00 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 11:50 pm Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 12:50 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 12:50 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 1:50 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 1:50 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h20 | 2:50 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 pm Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h20 | 2:50 am Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Glasgow to Aberdeen run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 194 km distance in 3h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 194 km |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember from Glasgow to AberdeenYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember for as low as $9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
$9
FlixBus frequency
32 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
$38
Megabus frequency
36 a day
Stagecoach East Scotland
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
$31
Stagecoach East Scotland frequency
2 a day
Scottish Citylink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
$49
Scottish Citylink frequency
20 a day
Ember
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 21m
Ember frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Glasgow to Aberdeen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Aberdeen by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Aberdeen can start from as little as $9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Aberdeen is $14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen is 3h 20m to travel the 194 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen leaves at 12:20 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen leaves at 11:50 pm.
Yes, there are 29 direct coaches a day from Glasgow to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen, you can count on Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember for the best way to get you to Aberdeen. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Glasgow and Aberdeen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Aberdeen from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Aberdeen including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Glasgow to Aberdeen:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Glasgow to Aberdeen with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Aberdeen
Glasgow
Aberdeen
The major coach station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Aberdeen.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:00-23:59
Car connection
Killermont StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)
Amenities at bus station
Accessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
10 kmAccessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
The major coach station for arrivals in Aberdeen is Aberdeen, Guild Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdeen, Guild Street for your trip to Aberdeen from Glasgow.
Aberdeen, Guild Street
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