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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €78 Average price |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chester to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Glasgow:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $41 (€33).
A train is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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