How to travel from Brighton to Glasgow

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brighton to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $128.

Distance: 387 miles (623 km)

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Flight

$74

Average price

Cheapest

$221

Average price

$103

Average price

11h 51m

Average total duration

11h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 49m

Average total duration

7h 19m

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30m

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4h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.9 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Brighton to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
04:45AM15h30
Brighton
08:15PMGlasgow
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:45AM15h30
Brighton
08:15PMGlasgow
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:27PM11h38
Brighton
06:05AMGlasgow
$1151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
09:47PM20h48
Brighton
06:35PMGlasgow
$791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Glasgow.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brighton and Glasgow including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $41 (€34).

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Glasgow costing on average $128 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 21m.

Bus takes on average 11h 38m.

The distance from Brighton to Glasgow is approximately 387 miles (623 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Glasgow is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Glasgow:
  • 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, Preston Circus and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to Glasgow by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Thameslink to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brighton to Glasgow:
  • 21 direct flights per day with British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2).
Omio customers who travel from Brighton 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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