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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price |
12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX035 · NX594Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Glasgow:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Glasgow costing on average $108 (€88).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
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