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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Ingliston
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ingliston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Ingliston
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Ingliston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ingliston:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Ingliston costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ingliston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€35). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 49m 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 Ingliston
How to get from Glasgow to Ingliston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Ingliston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 AM 0h57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 7:02 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus6:05 AM 0h57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 7:02 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus6:05 AM 0h57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 7:02 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L87815 · SR6240008:15 AM 1h12 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 9:27 AM Edinburgh, Airport $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
L87822 · SR6242008:30 AM 1h17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 9:47 AM Edinburgh, Airport $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
L87806 · SR6239008:00 AM 1h17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 9:17 AM Edinburgh, Airport $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus8:35 AM 1h00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 9:35 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM 1h01 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 7:31 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM 1h07 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 8:57 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ingliston:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Ingliston costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ingliston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Ingliston as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Edinburgh Gateway (EGY).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingliston by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, Lumo to go to Ingliston by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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