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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $53 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Leicester:
A bus is $10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $53.
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111. The journey takes 9h 29m versus 5h 32m 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 Leicester
How to get from Glasgow to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 AM9h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 AM9h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U24318:10 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport9:15 PMBirmingham International Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
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XC0559003:55 PM5h15Glasgow Central (GLC)9:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$691One-way2 transfers - W33257+XC053700+C178711:55 PM5h15Glasgow Central (GLC)7:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$931One-way2 transfers
- W33257+XC056900+
C005761:55 PM5h11Glasgow Central (GLC)7:06 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1991One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM13h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:40 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM9h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:40 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$441One-way1 transfer
- NX1807:55 PM9h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
- U24274:40 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport5:45 PMBirmingham International Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
RK 1748:45 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport10:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1611One-way0 transfers- RK 3299:45 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport11:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport$2401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Leicester:
A bus is $10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $53.
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Leicester 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 London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Leicester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leicester by bus.
- 23 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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