4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Harrogate to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€85 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harrogate to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Harrogate to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Glasgow:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Glasgow costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Harrogate to Glasgow
How to get from Harrogate to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrogate to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:40 AM 8h05 Harrogate 7:45 PM Glasgow €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:40 AM 8h05 Harrogate 7:45 PM Glasgow €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 AM 8h05 Harrogate 7:45 PM Glasgow €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM 11h00 Harrogate 8:20 AM Glasgow €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Harrogate to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow 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 Harrogate to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Glasgow:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Glasgow costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrogate and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrogate station (HGT) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Harrogate, Station Parade and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Harrogate to Glasgow: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
