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Compare bus and flight for Glasgow to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.0 - 4.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $155.
Distance: 1222 miles (1968 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$177 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 31m Average total duration 43h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Alicante:
A flight is $100 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Alicante costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Alicante
How to get from Glasgow to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U255328:15 PM3h05Glasgow International Airport12:20 AMAlicante Elche Airport$751One-way0 transfers
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U255328:15 PM3h05Glasgow International Airport12:20 AMAlicante Elche Airport$751One-way0 transfers
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FR 69111:30 AM3h00Glasgow Prestwick Airport3:30 PMAlicante Elche Airport$981One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM51h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$2881One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM52h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$3551One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM65h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$3581One-way3 transfers
LS1777:15 AM3h15Glasgow International Airport11:30 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
FR 25228:40 PM3h05Glasgow International Airport12:45 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
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BA26547:35 PM13h30Glasgow International Airport10:05 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Alicante:
A flight is $100 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Alicante costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 1m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Alicante as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, Transavia France to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
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