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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $267.
Distance: 387 miles (623 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Glasgow:
A bus is $113 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $201 (€168).
A bus is $178 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $267 (€223).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 1m faster (6h 3m by train vs 8h 4m by car) and roughly $21 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($201 (€168) vs $222 (€186)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Glasgow
How to get from Brighton to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM16h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$841One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM16h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$841One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U24108:55 AM1h15London Stansted Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W34016+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+
G270639:39 AM6h25Brighton station (BTN)4:04 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2281One-way2 transfers - W34007+
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G26403+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston10:28 AM7h33Brighton station (BTN)6:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2281One-way3 transfers - W34033+G77261+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston8:36 AM6h25Brighton station (BTN)3:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2301One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM16h15Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$851One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM13h40Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$901One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM13h30Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$921One-way2 transfers
- U26097:40 AM1h20London Luton Airport9:00 AMGlasgow International Airport$921One-way0 transfers
RK 1756:05 AM1h35London Stansted Airport7:40 AMGlasgow International Airport$1331One-way0 transfers- U26119:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport11:15 AMGlasgow International Airport$1381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Glasgow:
A bus is $113 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $201 (€168).
A bus is $178 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $267 (€223).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway to go to Glasgow by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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