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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Glasgow
How to get from Leeds to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Glasgow.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Glasgow:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Glasgow costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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