How to travel from Glasgow to Madrid

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Compare bus and flight for Glasgow to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, and a flight costs an average of $125.

Distance: 1067 miles (1718 km)

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$241

Average price

$195

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$387

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6h 59m

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36h 55m

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36h 25m

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24h 11m

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5.2 - 10.3kg

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1.7 - 4.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $195 (€157).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Madrid:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Madrid costing on average $241 (€195).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Madrid including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Madrid

How to get from Glasgow to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • KLM CityhopperKL940+KLMKL1507
    1:30 PM5h05
    Glasgow International Airport
    7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • KLM CityhopperKL940+KLMKL1507
    1:30 PM5h05
    Glasgow International Airport
    7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysIB3746+IberiaIB720
    2:35 PM5h00
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4661One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM39h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2641One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM44h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2831One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM40h40
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $2911One-way
    3 transfers
  • KLMKL934 · KL1503
    6:00 AM5h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL936 · KL1505
    9:10 AM6h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    4:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL940+KLMKL1509
    1:30 PM8h55
    Glasgow International Airport
    11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Madrid including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $195 (€157).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Madrid:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Madrid costing on average $241 (€195).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 25m.

The distance from Glasgow to Madrid is approximately 1067 miles (1718 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Madrid is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Madrid:
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, British Airways, KLM, Iberia, Pascan Aviation, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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