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Compare bus, train, and flight for Darlington to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $695.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $695 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Darlington to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Darlington to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Glasgow:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Glasgow costing on average $78.
A bus is $657 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Glasgow costing on average $695.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
The journey is about 9m faster (2h 57m by train vs 3h 6m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($78 vs $102). 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 Darlington to Glasgow
How to get from Darlington to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX591
2:55 PM 4h50 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX591
2:55 PM 4h50 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) 7:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G80211+
L8795111:34 AM 3h00 Darlington station (DAR) 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G80199+L87919
9:34 AM 3h01 Darlington station (DAR) 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer - G80224+L87983
1:34 PM 3h03 Darlington station (DAR) 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer - G80234+L87748
3:34 PM 3h03 Darlington station (DAR) 6:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1341 · BA1478
6:40 AM 4h10 Newcastle Airport 10:50 AM Glasgow International Airport $208 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1331 · BA1486
12:20 PM 4h50 Newcastle Airport 5:10 PM Glasgow International Airport $208 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1329 · BA1482
9:35 AM 5h00 Newcastle Airport 2:35 PM Glasgow International Airport $208 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Glasgow:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Glasgow costing on average $78.
A bus is $657 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Glasgow costing on average $695.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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