How to travel from Glasgow to York

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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 182 miles (293 km)

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$77

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$59

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4h 20m

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3h 50m

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7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Glasgow to York

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

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bus

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

National Express
07:55PM12h06
Glasgow
08:01AMYork
$511One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
07:55PM12h06
Glasgow
08:01AMYork
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:20AM8h44
Glasgow
04:04PMYork
$561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
09:15AM8h50
Glasgow
06:05PMYork
$631One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to York

Travel to York 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 York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to York is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to York costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to York is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

The distance from Glasgow to York is approximately 182 miles (293 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to York is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to York:
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in York station (YRK).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to York by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to York:
  • 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.
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