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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. 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 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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€39 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bolton to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Glasgow:
A bus is $0.84 (€0.67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Glasgow costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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