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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €118.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €182 Average price |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Glasgow to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Bristol
Travel to Bristol 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 Glasgow to Bristol.
There are 3 travel options from Glasgow to Bristol: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Bristol from Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $27 (€25).
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bristol:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $71 (€64) less than taking a train, which costs on average $98 (€88) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Glasgow to Bristol is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bristol that take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 25 min on average.
Train takes 6 h 7 min on average.
The distance is approximately 311 miles (502 km) from Glasgow to Bristol.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Bristol is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 3 flights a day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Glasgow and Bristol as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Bristol:
- Buses from Glasgow to Bristol most often leave from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).
- Flights from Glasgow to Bristol most often leave from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Bristol:
- You can travel between Glasgow and Bristol by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€25) with National Express from Glasgow to Bristol.
- You can take a flight from Glasgow to Bristol with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for $44 (€40) with easyJet from Glasgow to Bristol.
- You can travel by train between Glasgow and Bristol with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Cross Country, and you can find Avanti West Coast Glasgow to Bristol tickets for $98 (€88) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Bristol with Megabus.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Bristol with.
Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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