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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Milngavie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Milngavie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Milngavie:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Milngavie costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Milngavie take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
The journey is about 2m faster (24m by train vs 26m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $46 (€37)). 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 Milngavie
How to get from Glasgow to Milngavie by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Milngavie is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C154757:08 AM0h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:31 AMMilngavie station (MLN)$71One-way0 transfers
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C154757:08 AM0h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:31 AMMilngavie station (MLN)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C154757:08 AM0h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:31 AMMilngavie station (MLN)$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
C154771:08 PM0h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:31 PMMilngavie station (MLN)$71One-way0 transfers
C1551012:08 PM0h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:31 PMMilngavie station (MLN)$71One-way0 transfers
C1547112:38 PM0h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:01 PMMilngavie station (MLN)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Milngavie:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Milngavie costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Milngavie take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Milngavie as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Milngavie station (MLN).
- Travel with West Coast Motors, Midland Bluebird, First Greater Glasgow to go to Milngavie by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Milngavie by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with West Coast Motors, Midland Bluebird, First Greater Glasgow.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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