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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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Chester to Glasgow:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $106.
A bus is $396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
The journey is about 41m faster (3h 23m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($106 vs $129). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Glasgow
How to get from Chester to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W33269 · W3314411:28 AM3h39Chester station (CTR)3:07 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33269 · W3314411:28 AM3h39Chester station (CTR)3:07 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W43748+W3334910:37 AM3h33Chester station (CTR)2:10 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1521One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G38681 · G38961+
W851809:57 AM4h47Chester station (CTR)2:44 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$991One-way2 transfers - G38509+W851809:39 AM5h05Chester station (CTR)2:44 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$991One-way1 transfer
- W43732+W851808:42 AM6h02Chester station (CTR)2:44 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM18h35Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1001One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM15h40Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM18h30Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Glasgow:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $60.
A train is $19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 13h 51m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
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