Cheapest month
Up to 39%The cheapest time to travel is February (€16.96); the most expensive is May (€23.58).
Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow Bus
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- Lowest price from €126.14
- Average duration 3h 31m
- Connections per day 13
- Distance 517 km
- CO₂ per person 46 kg
bus from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow
The journey from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow is about 517 km. On average a bus trip takes 3h 31m with 13 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €126.14 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 3h 31m |
| Connections per day | 13 |
| Lowest price | €126.14 |
| Highest price | €612.41 |
| First departure | 07:40 AM |
| Last departure | 11:00 PM |
| Distance | 517 km |
| Departure | Bury St Edmunds |
| Arrival | Glasgow |
| Travel operator | National Express, Greater Anglia National Express, Greater Anglia |
When to book from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow by bus, with medians around €16.96 versus about €23.58 in May (roughly a 39% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Greater Anglia, which is operated by the Transport UK Group, provides passenger rail services in the East of England. It operates services on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to destinations such as Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester, as well as on the West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Greater Anglia also operates regional services in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. The Department for Transport has awarded the operating contract for services until 2025 to Abellio East Anglia Limited.
National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
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Facilities Description
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 36.19kg
bus 38.78kg
flight 103.4kg
carpool 82.72kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow costs €180.27. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €126.14.
The cheapest ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow costs €126.14. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Bury St Edmunds and Glasgow are 517 km apart.
The journey from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow takes about 3h 31m on average. The fastest option takes 1h 3m.
This route is served by 2 operators: National Express and Greater Anglia.
There are about 13 connections per day from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow.
The first bus from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow leaves at 07:40 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow leaves at 11:00 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs €126.14 but prices can change.
There are about 13 direct connections from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow.
The shortest bus journey between Bury St Edmunds and Glasgow takes 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Glasgow.
The bus journey from Bury St Edmunds to Glasgow generates 46 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €16.96, while May is among the most expensive (about €23.58).