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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Leicester:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $132.
A bus is $198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
The journey is about 24m faster (5h 8m by train vs 5h 32m by car) and roughly $20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 vs $151). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 3298:25 AM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 9:55 AM London Stansted Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 329
8:25 AM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 9:55 AM London Stansted Airport $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U290612:40 PM 1h05 Glasgow International Airport 1:45 PM Birmingham International Airport $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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C21161 · W708261:38 PM 5h51 Glasgow Central (GLC) 7:29 PM Leicester station (LEI) $100 1 One-way 2 transfers- W33903+C21300 · W70799
8:00 AM 5h28 Glasgow Central (GLC) 1:28 PM Leicester station (LEI) $115 1 One-way 2 transfers 
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G009698:15 AM 6h34 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 2:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) $122 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
7:35 AM 9h15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 4:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 12h40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 9:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer 
NX18310:30 AM 9h40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
- RK 174
7:25 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 8:55 PM London Stansted Airport $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2435
7:00 PM 1h10 Glasgow International Airport 8:10 PM Birmingham International Airport $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Leicester:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $132.
A bus is $198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Leicester costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Leicester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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