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Compare bus and train 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 $107.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Glasgow:
A bus is $159 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Glasgow costing on average $228 (€186).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Glasgow
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM15h50Bournemouth, Coach Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$651One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM15h50Bournemouth, Coach Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$651One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- NX035 · NX5946:15 PM11h50Bournemouth, Coach Station6:05 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1001One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM14h30Bournemouth, Coach Station6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$671One-way2 transfers
- NX035 · NX5957:15 PM12h25Bournemouth, Coach Station7:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$741One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX5914:40 AM15h20Bournemouth, Coach Station8:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Glasgow:
A bus is $159 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Glasgow costing on average $228 (€186).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
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