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Arsenal v Celtic 26 August: Glasgow - London Overnight Coach and Local Service Information


Glasgow's largest bus operator, First, is laying on additional overnight coach services, to help transport the massive numbers of Celtic fans expected to head from Glasgow to London for Celtic's clash with Arsenal on Wednesday 26 August at Emirates Stadium - for the second leg of the Champions League match.

With a return ticket costing from only £25*, First's Nightflyer offers fans a great value way to travel to support their team - there really is no better way to travel to the big match.

CELTIC FANS GOING TO LONDON
On Tuesday 25 August, the Nightflyer will operate with additional vehicles to take Celtic fans to London for the second leg. The overnight coach service departs from Buchanan bus station at 10pm.

To get back home, there will be a special midnight departure from London Victoria after the match on Wednesday 26 August - just in case of extra time! The Nightflyer arrives in Buchanan bus station at 6.30am the following morning.

Nightflyer tickets can be purchased in advance from Buchanan bus station or by calling the First travel team on 01698 717 154.

Check out our timetable section on this website for specific timetable information to get you to Buchanan Bus Station to catch the Nightflyer.

GETTING TO AND FROM GLASGOW AIRPORT
Possibly the lowest cost, most efficient, way to get to and from Glasgow International Airport is on board First services 747 and 757.

First's direct AirLink service 757, which operates every 30 minutes from Glasgow Airport and the city centre costs only £4 single or £5 return. Bargain! Plus, the £5 return offers unlimited travel until 0100 on the day after purchase.

AirLink services drop off and pick up near to the terminal building and Buchanan bus station.

For further details see the AirLink section within Special Services on this website.


* £25 return tickets must be purchased more than 7 days in advance - otherwise a standard return costs only £35.

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