How to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow

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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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Train

$74

Average price

Cheapest

$234

Average price

12h 31m

Average total duration

12h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 10m

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30m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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from Bournemouth to Glasgow

How to get from Bournemouth to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX035 · NX590
05:00AM15h45
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:45PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1101One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX035 · NX590
05:00AM15h45
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:45PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1101One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX035 · NX594
06:15PM11h50
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:05AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$2221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:55PM17h20
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:15AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1371One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:10PM15h45
Bournemouth, Coach Station
07:55AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1741One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX595
07:15PM12h25
Bournemouth, Coach Station
07:40AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1741One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 7h 19m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Glasgow is approximately 368 miles (593 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Glasgow is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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