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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aberdeen to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Glasgow
How to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 AM3h30Aberdeen, Guild Street1:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:30 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street2:55 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y3951910:44 AM2h35Aberdeen station (ABD)1:19 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$851One-way0 transfers
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Y395179:52 AM2h58Aberdeen station (ABD)12:50 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$711One-way1 transfer
Y395149:44 AM2h36Aberdeen station (ABD)12:20 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$851One-way0 transfers
Y38583 · Y395139:05 AM2h52Aberdeen station (ABD)11:57 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM3h15Aberdeen, Guild Street11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street3:55 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street10:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
BA1321 · BA14806:00 AM6h40Aberdeen Airport12:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$6731One-way1 transfer
BA1321+
BA87226:00 AM6h50Aberdeen Airport12:50 PMGlasgow International Airport$7731One-way1 transfer
BA1321 · BA14786:00 AM8h10Aberdeen Airport2:10 PMGlasgow International Airport$9481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Glasgow:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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