The average bus between Madrid and Glasgow takes 41h 49m and the fastest bus takes 39h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Glasgow. 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 twice daily between Madrid and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 41h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Glasgow? 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 Madrid to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Glasgow station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 49m.
Madrid to Glasgow bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Glasgow bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Madrid to Glasgow bus tickets online with ALSA and FlixBus.
The distance between Madrid and Glasgow is 1,718.3 km. The road distance is 2,388 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Buchanan Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 35h 35m.