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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, while a flight costs an average of €220.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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€70 Average price Cheapest | €158 Average price | €220 Average price | €175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg 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 Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Southampton:
A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Southampton costing on average €158.
A bus is €151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Southampton costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €175 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €105. The journey takes 11h 43m versus 7h 27m 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 Southampton
How to get from Glasgow to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Southampton is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1749:05 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 10:35 PM London Stansted Airport €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 174
9:05 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 10:35 PM London Stansted Airport €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U26548:30 PM 1h10 Glasgow International Airport 9:40 PM London Luton Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33776+
G010178:00 AM 7h43 Glasgow Central (GLC) 3:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €186 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01363+G01025
9:42 AM 8h01 Glasgow Central (GLC) 5:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €204 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01021+W33472+
G898708:38 AM 8h06 Glasgow Central (GLC) 4:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €204 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM 18h00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 5:55 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) €51 1 One-way 2 transfers- NX181 · NX160
11:00 PM 13h40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 12:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station €52 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:40 PM 14h30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 1:10 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
- U2413
7:50 PM 1h15 Glasgow International Airport 9:05 PM London Stansted Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2868
8:40 PM 1h25 Glasgow International Airport 10:05 PM London Gatwick Airport €56 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2866
1:55 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 3:25 PM London Gatwick Airport €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Southampton:
A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Southampton costing on average €158.
A bus is €151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Southampton costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Southampton as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Southampton by flight.
- 22 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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