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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cheltenham to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $59 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 $59, while a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$169 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m 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) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Glasgow:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average $169.
A bus is $186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average $244.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (5h 11m by train vs 5h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $169 compared to roughly $162 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
7:45 PM 9h30 Cheltenham 5:15 AM Glasgow $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:45 PM 9h30 Cheltenham 5:15 AM Glasgow $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 PM 9h30 Cheltenham 5:15 AM Glasgow $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:50 AM 12h20 Cheltenham 9:10 PM Glasgow $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:20 AM 16h15 Cheltenham 5:35 PM Glasgow $47 1 One-way 0 transfers10:05 AM 10h05 Cheltenham 8:10 PM Glasgow $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Glasgow:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average $169.
A bus is $186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Glasgow costing on average $244.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train.
- 24 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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