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 €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 12m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €98.

Distance: 368 miles (593 km)

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Bus
Train

€65

Average price

Cheapest

€195

Average price

12h 36m

Average total duration

12h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:10PM14h05
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:15AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$731One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:10PM14h05
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:15AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$731One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryK45123+Great Western RailP30262+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02420
10:45AM7h16
Bournemouth station (BMH)
06:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$2531One-way
3 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryK45125+Great Western RailP30254+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02426
08:40AM7h24
Bournemouth station (BMH)
04:04PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$2531One-way
3 transfers
South Western RailwayP61455+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02420
10:22AM7h39
Bournemouth station (BMH)
06:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$2531One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP61452+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02422
09:22AM7h39
Bournemouth station (BMH)
05:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$2531One-way
2 transfers

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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 $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Glasgow:

A bus is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Glasgow costing on average $124 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 7h 15m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

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 3 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
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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