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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a train costs an average of €162.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €162 Average price | €103 Average price | €157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bristol to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Glasgow:
A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Glasgow costing on average €103.
A bus is €106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Glasgow costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €101. The journey takes 11h 1m versus 6h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Glasgow
How to get from Bristol to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM10h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM10h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U22037:25 PM1h15Bristol Airport8:40 PMGlasgow International Airport€1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G0106911:33 AM5h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:21 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2191One-way1 transfer- W34292+G010751:30 PM5h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2191One-way1 transfer
- W33935+G010649:33 AM5h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2741One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM10h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€601One-way1 transfer
- U22017:50 AM1h20Bristol Airport9:10 AMGlasgow International Airport€781One-way0 transfers
- U22052:25 PM1h15Bristol Airport3:40 PMGlasgow International Airport€1281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Glasgow:
A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Glasgow costing on average €103.
A bus is €106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Glasgow costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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