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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 an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $173.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $118 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bristol:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bristol costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $102 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bristol costing on average $173 (€145).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€59) compared to roughly $187 (€157) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€98). The journey takes 11h 24m versus 6h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Bristol
How to get from Glasgow to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX181 · NX10411:00 PM13h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX181 · NX10411:00 PM13h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U221010:25 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport11:35 PMBristol Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Y416263:55 PM6h26Glasgow Central (GLC)10:21 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2351One-way2 transfers - W33257+G38930+C00139 · C481421:55 PM6h35Glasgow Central (GLC)8:30 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2351One-way3 transfers
- W33257+G38930+W350501:55 PM6h16Glasgow Central (GLC)8:11 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$2511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM12h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$751One-way1 transfer- NX595 · NX0409:45 PM12h30Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM11h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$971One-way1 transfer
- U22209:55 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:10 PMBristol Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
- U22129:10 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport10:20 PMBristol Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
- U22081:50 PM1h15Glasgow International Airport3:05 PMBristol Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bristol:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bristol costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $102 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bristol costing on average $173 (€145).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Bristol as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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