How far is Penrith from Glasgow?

The distance separating Penrith and Glasgow is 102 miles (164 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penrith to Glasgow?

Buses traveling from Penrith to Glasgow leave from Penrith Bus Stop and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Necropolis, Hunterian Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, Celtic Park and University of Glasgow.

Bus Penrith to Glasgow from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Penrith to Glasgow on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	2h 35m	7:55am	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	4h 34m	9:54am	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:11 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Penrith to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

102 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $30	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $106	Average Duration1h 37m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $22	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Penrith and Glasgow?

Stops in Penrith

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Penrith Bus Stop
Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11, UK
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Stops in Glasgow

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Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

National Express Penrith Glasgow recent customer reviews

We didn't use the return part of our ticket because it was only £9 each to take the train so we did that! No traffic jams and a shorter journey time.

Roger K.

September 8, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Penrith to Glasgow by bus

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The cheapest trip from Penrith to Glasgow was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Penrith to Glasgow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $19 for a bus ticket from Penrith to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-30.