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Compare train, bus, and flight for Derby to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€55 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price | €117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Glasgow:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Glasgow costing on average €55.
A bus is €14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Glasgow costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Glasgow
How to get from Derby to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM12h50Derby, Bus Station7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM12h50Derby, Bus Station7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U24288:00 AM1h05Birmingham International Airport9:05 AMGlasgow International Airport€341One-way0 transfers
Other options
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L879518:45 AM5h49Derby station (DBY)2:34 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€681One-way1 transfer- G01073+L877962:45 PM5h53Derby station (DBY)8:38 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€681One-way1 transfer
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C213302:26 PM4h59Derby station (DBY)7:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM12h50Derby, Bus Station7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 PM13h25Derby, Bus Station9:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM14h10Derby, Bus Station6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€421One-way1 transfer
- U24329:30 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport10:35 PMGlasgow International Airport€421One-way0 transfers
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BA872610:50 AM6h00Manchester Airport4:50 PMGlasgow International Airport€2031One-way1 transfer- BA1359+BA87228:50 AM6h20Manchester Airport3:10 PMGlasgow International Airport€2501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Glasgow:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Glasgow costing on average €55.
A bus is €14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Glasgow costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby 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 Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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