4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Glasgow
Cheapest price
$698
Average price
$704
Fastest journey
11 h 29 m
Average duration
14 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Glasgow will cost around $704 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $698.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Glasgow without transferring at least 4 times.
5:56 AM12h10Bordeaux6:06 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers- 7:45 AM11h29Bordeaux7:14 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers
- 5:08 PM19h04Bordeaux12:12 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers
- 6:46 PM20h16Bordeaux3:02 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers
- 8:50 AM12h32Bordeaux9:22 PMGlasgow$7291One-way4 transfers
- 7:45 AM11h29Bordeaux7:14 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers
- 5:56 AM12h10Bordeaux6:06 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers
- 8:50 AM12h32Bordeaux9:22 PMGlasgow$7291One-way4 transfers
- 1:06 PM18h18Bordeaux7:24 AMGlasgow$7291One-way4 transfers
- 5:08 PM19h04Bordeaux12:12 PMGlasgow$6981One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Bordeaux to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $639.
Distance: 778 miles (1253 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$711 Average price | $270 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 38m Average total duration 33h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Glasgow:
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Glasgow costing on average $270 (€216).
A bus is $584 (€467) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Glasgow costing on average $711 (€568).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 35m.
Bus takes on average 33h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 7m sooner (15h 35m by train vs 16h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $711 (€568) compared to roughly $332 (€265) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Glasgow trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:56 AM Bordeaux | 12h10 | 6:06 PM Glasgow | 4 transfers | |
| 7:45 AM Bordeaux | 11h29 | 7:14 PM Glasgow | 4 transfers | |
| 8:50 AM Bordeaux | 12h32 | 9:22 PM Glasgow | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Glasgow
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United Kingdom
Trains from Bordeaux to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $639 (€511) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 14:45. The fastest train covers the 778 miles (1253 km) distance in 12h 25m.
Distance 778 miles (1253 km) |
Average train duration 15h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $639 (€511) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 12h 25m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 2:45 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Bordeaux to Glasgow trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Bordeaux and Glasgow from $75 (€60). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux to Glasgow
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