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Which bus from Glasgow to Southampton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Glasgow to Southampton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£42
tomorrow
£43
Saturday
£46
Sunday
£50
Monday
£42
Tuesday
£42
Wednesday
£46

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 55m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 17:50 Southampton University  Economy £42
FlixBus 18h 15m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 18:10 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 12h 10m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £47
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £47
National Express 13h 40m 23:00 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £63

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 18h 15m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 18:10 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £43
FlixBus 17h 55m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 17:50 Southampton University  Economy £44
National Express 12h 10m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £51
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £54
National Express 16h 15m 09:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      15h 5m
      0
      08:40
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      16:10
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £22
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      17:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      23:45
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 55m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 17:50 Southampton University  Economy £46
FlixBus 18h 15m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 18:10 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 11h 55m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:35 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £51
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £51
National Express 16h 15m 09:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      15h 5m
      0
      08:40
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      16:10
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £22
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      5h 55m
      0
      17:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      23:45
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 55m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 17:50 Southampton University  Economy £50
FlixBus 18h 15m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 18:10 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £51
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £52
National Express 11h 55m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:35 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £68
National Express 13h 40m 23:00 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      16h 5m
      0
      07:20
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      17:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      5h 35m
      0
      17:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      23:25
      Southampton
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 50m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £42
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £43
National Express 13h 40m 23:00 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 12h 10m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £58
National Express 16h 15m 09:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      17h 40m
      0
      07:20
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      17:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      18:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      01:00
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 10m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £42
FlixBus 13h 45m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 11:00 Southampton University  Economy £45
FlixBus 14h 5m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £45
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £46
National Express 13h 40m 23:00 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      17h 40m
      0
      07:20
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      17:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      18:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      01:00
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 30m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £46
FlixBus 14h 50m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 13:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £46
FlixBus 17h 55m 23:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 17:50 Southampton University  Economy £47
National Express 12h 10m 08:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 20:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £49
National Express 13h 40m 23:00 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Southampton via Birmingham, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      17h 40m
      0
      07:20
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      17:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      18:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      01:00
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save £17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Glasgow to Southampton is £36 on 17/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Glasgow and Southampton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Glasgow to Southampton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Glasgow to Southampton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Glasgow and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 52 coaches from Glasgow to Southampton, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Southampton, with 14 offers.

All facts for Glasgow to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 9 times by bus from Glasgow to Southampton in one click. Book your Glasgow to Southampton bus ticket starting from £36!

Cheapest Bus £36
Fastest Bus 10h 45m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 582.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Glasgow to Southampton?

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Glasgow for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£42
Friday 19/06
£43
Saturday 20/06
£46
Sunday 21/06
£50
Monday 22/06
£42
Tuesday 23/06
£42
Wednesday 24/06
£46
Thursday 25/06
£45
Friday 26/06
£52
Saturday 27/06
£49
Sunday 28/06
£51
Monday 29/06
£52
Tuesday 30/06
£38
Wednesday 01/07
£38
Thursday 02/07
£38
Friday 03/07
£49
Saturday 04/07
£49
Sunday 05/07
£42
Monday 06/07
£42
Tuesday 07/07
£38
Wednesday 08/07
£38
Thursday 09/07
£46
Friday 10/07
£38
Saturday 11/07
£38
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £38, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Glasgow to Southampton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Southampton, with £42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Glasgow to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Glasgow to Southampton are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Glasgow to Southampton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Glasgow to Southampton timetable.

National Express from Glasgow to Southampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Glasgow to Southampton:

Cheapest Price £42
Fastest Coach 10h 45m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Last Coach 23:00
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 16/06/2026

FlixBus from Glasgow to Southampton

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Southampton:

Cheapest Price £42
Fastest Coach 13h 45m
Earliest Coach 21:15
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 16/06/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Southampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Glasgow and Southampton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Southampton.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Glasgow to Southampton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Glasgow to Southampton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Glasgow to Southampton bus

How much does a Glasgow Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Glasgow Southampton bus trip is available from £36 and takes 17h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Southampton?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £36 to £81. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Southampton.

How many connections are available for the Glasgow Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Glasgow to Southampton is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from Glasgow take?

The quickest coach from Glasgow to Southampton is provided by National Express and takes 10h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £69. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from Glasgow at 08:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Glasgow to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from Glasgow at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Glasgow Southampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Glasgow to Southampton can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Southampton from Glasgow?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Glasgow Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Southampton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Glasgow to Southampton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Glasgow and Southampton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Glasgow to Southampton?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Glasgow and Southampton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Southampton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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