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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price on Sep 08
€88
Average ticket price on Sep 08
€217
Fastest journey on Sep 08
5 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
5 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 08
19
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around €217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 19 trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC), including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G010802:33 PM7h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€881One-way0 transfers- G00723+
W342885:33 PM5h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1561One-way1 transfer - G66721+
W851798:01 AM6h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1911One-way1 transfer - G66730+W8518810:00 AM6h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1911One-way1 transfer
- G010751:30 PM7h52Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:22 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1971One-way0 transfers
- G01060+C013697:33 AM5h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2001One-way1 transfer
- G01082+W342873:30 PM5h43Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:13 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2071One-way1 transfer
- G01064+W339359:33 AM5h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2071One-way1 transfer
- G00723+W342885:33 PM5h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1561One-way1 transfer
- G01069+C0137211:33 AM5h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:21 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2071One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €63, while a train costs an average of €174.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€174 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price | €156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC):
A bus is €58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average €120.
A bus is €112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average €174.
Other travel options to Glasgow Central (GLC) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (5h 59m by train vs 6h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €174 compared to roughly €156 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.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00854+W33935 | Delayed 7:59 AM 9:00 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h17 | 3:00 PM 3:00 PMGlasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
 G38945+C01369+ C47821 | 5:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h22 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G66987+W34144+W85170 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h05 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G01060+C01369 | 7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h42 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G66721+W85179 | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h38 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01062+W33941+W85179 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h06 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G01064+W33935 | 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h44 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G66730+W85188 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G00869_G01067+W34286+W85188 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h06 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G01069+C01372 | 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G00865+W85196 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01073+W34290+W85196 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h07 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G01075+W34292 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h55 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01075 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h52 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00876+W85206 | 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h39 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01080+W34289+W85206 | 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h06 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G01080 | 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 7h42 | 10:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01082+W34287 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h43 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01083+W34291 · C01320 | 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h40 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| G00723+W34288 | 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h45 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 6:33 AM |
Last train 4:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Glasgow Central (GLC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Most popular train connections from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most popular trains to and from Glasgow Central (GLC) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most popular train connections to Glasgow Central (GLC)
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