The average bus between Glasgow and Thornton takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Thornton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at North Approach Road and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Thornton station via North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Glasgow to Thornton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Thornton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Glasgow and Thornton is 76.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road via North Approach Road and Bus Station in around 2h 33m.