The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to London
Cheapest price
51S$
Average price
86S$
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 55 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to London will cost around 86S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 51S$.
Of the 27 buses that leave Glasgow for London every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 555 km distance in an average of 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.
NX590 · NX4008:40 AM11h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station51 S$1One-way1 change
NX181 · NX40011:00 PM11h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station61 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM12h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)61 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM12h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)68 S$1One-way1 change
NX590 · NX210 · NX0308:40 AM13h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:30 PMLondon, Earl's Court71 S$1One-way2 changes
NX5959:45 PM8h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station79 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:40 PM8h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:25 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)88 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:55 PM8h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)78 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:15 PM9h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)97 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:40 PM9h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station88 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 26S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 26S$, and a flight costs an average of 21S$.
Distance: 555 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
51S$ Average Price Cheapest | 99S$ Average Price | 102S$ Average Price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to London coaches for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h30 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h00 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h00 | 6:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h30 | 6:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX595 | 9:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h35 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h35 | 11:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h45 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h35 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h20 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX594 | 10:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h35 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX594 · NX032 | On time 10:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h30 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 change | |
NX594 · NX025 | 10:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h55 | 7:40 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX032 | On time 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h45 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
NX181 · NX541 | On time 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h40 | 10:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX032 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h55 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX502 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h55 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h55 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h30 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h00 | 7:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h25 | 6:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 · NX210 · NX030 | On time 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 13h50 | 10:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX590 · NX400 | On time 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h25 | 8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX590 | 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 11h40 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 12h05 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 · NX030 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h15 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX591 · NX025 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 15h15 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h05 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h40 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 18h20 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX183 · NX210 · NX032 | On time 10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 18h00 | 4:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to London
Buses from Glasgow to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 26S$ but you can travel from only 21S$ by flight.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 555 km distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 555 km |
Average bus duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price 26S$ |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Glasgow to LondonYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as 21S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and London
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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