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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cheltenham to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr599 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr599, while a flight costs an average of kr2609.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr599 Average price Cheapest | kr1776 Average price | kr2609 Average price | kr1558 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Cheltenham to Glasgow:
A bus is kr1177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average kr1776.
A bus is kr2010 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average kr2609.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
Tickets start at around kr599 compared to roughly kr1558 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr959. The journey takes 9h 35m versus 5h 49m 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 Cheltenham to Glasgow
How to get from Cheltenham to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 AM10h05Cheltenham8:10 PMGlasgowkr5561One-way0 transfers
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- 10:05 AM10h05Cheltenham8:10 PMGlasgowkr5561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:05 AM10h05Cheltenham8:10 PMGlasgowkr5561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:50 AM12h20Cheltenham9:10 PMGlasgowkr6861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Glasgow:
A bus is kr1177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average kr1776.
A bus is kr2010 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average kr2609.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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