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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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Y25414+W024358:20 AM3h41Chester station (CTR)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y25414+W024358:20 AM3h41Chester station (CTR)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U24288:00 AM1h05Birmingham International Airport9:05 AMGlasgow International Airport$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y25761+L022859:27 AM3h38Chester station (CTR)1:05 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$411One-way1 transfer
L64425+L023699:52 AM3h23Chester station (CTR)1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$451One-way1 transfer- Y25415+L0228610:26 AM3h36Chester station (CTR)2:02 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM14h00Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM18h30Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1071One-way1 transfer
- U24329:30 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport10:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
BA1369 · BA14924:25 PM3h25Manchester Airport7:50 PMGlasgow International Airport$3951One-way1 transfer- BA1369 · BA14964:25 PM5h10Manchester Airport9:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$3951One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Glasgow
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Glasgow:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $63 (€50).
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Glasgow costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- 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, Transport for Wales to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
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