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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ipswich to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $111 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Glasgow:
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Glasgow costing on average $111 (€90).
A flight is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Glasgow costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
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How to get from Ipswich to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 PM14h05Ipswich6:05 AMGlasgow$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:00 PM14h05Ipswich6:05 AMGlasgow$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 PM14h00Ipswich5:05 AMGlasgow$1071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Glasgow:
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Glasgow costing on average $111 (€90).
A flight is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Glasgow costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia to go to Glasgow by train.
- 19 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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