The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Glasgow
Cheapest price
$198
Average price
$215
Fastest journey
1 d 16 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 17 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1718 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Glasgow will cost around $215 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $198.
Of the 2 buses that leave Madrid for Glasgow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1718 km distance in an average of 1 d 17 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 16 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 18 h 5 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $98, and a train costs an average of $796.
Distance: 1718 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$185 Average Price Cheapest | $230 Average Price | $796 Average Price |
37h 27m Average total duration 36h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 45m Average total duration 27h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.2 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Glasgow bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:50 pm Madrid | 40h25 | 5:15 am Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:40 pm Madrid | 42h05 | 8:45 am Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Glasgow
Distance 1718 km |
Average bus duration 36h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 36h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Madrid to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Glasgow with FlixBus for as low as $98. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Glasgow
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 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
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