How to travel from Derby to Glasgow

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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 prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 231 miles (373 km)

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Flight

€98

Average price

€50

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Cheapest

€83

Average price

5h 25m

Average total duration

4h 55m

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30m

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8h 43m

Average total duration

8h 13m

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30m

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4h 14m

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1h 14m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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easyJet

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from Derby to Glasgow

How to get from Derby to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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
06:40PM14h05
Derby
08:45AMGlasgow
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:40PM14h05
Derby
08:45AMGlasgow
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:40PM10h05
Derby
05:45AMGlasgow
$951One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:00AM13h00
Derby
06:00PMGlasgow
$571One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:40AM11h35
Derby
07:15PMGlasgow
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:40AM14h20
Derby
06:00PMGlasgow
$751One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Glasgow.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Derby and Glasgow including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Glasgow:

A bus is $16 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Glasgow costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Glasgow costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Derby to Glasgow is approximately 231 miles (373 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Glasgow is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Glasgow:
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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