How to travel from Leeds to Glasgow

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Travel Information between Leeds and Glasgow

Distance179 miles (288 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$17 - $37
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 4 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $37 (€33) • 4 h 1 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 179 miles (288 km) by train or bus between Leeds and Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Glasgow.

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from Leeds to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
12:206h40
Leeds, Coach Station
19:00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:104h45
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
07:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC43763+LNERC41070+LumoC08155
13:434h03
Leeds station (LDS)
17:46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1111One-way
2 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36939 · C74079
08:064h34
Leeds station (LDS)
12:40Glasgow Central (GLC)
$771One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36825 · C74087
09:454h54
Leeds station (LDS)
14:39Glasgow Central (GLC)
$811One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36837 · C74097
11:454h54
Leeds station (LDS)
16:39Glasgow Central (GLC)
$811One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX591
13:356h45
Leeds, Coach Station
20:20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$381One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
15:206h35
Leeds, Coach Station
21:55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$421One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
12:156h20
Leeds, Coach Station
18:35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$491One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

You can get from Leeds to Glasgow 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Glasgow is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:

Taking a bus costs $19 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€33) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Leeds is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 1 min.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 45 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 179 miles (288 km) from Leeds to Glasgow.

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Glasgow is:

  • 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Glasgow:

  • Buses from Leeds to Glasgow most often leave from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly leave from Leeds and tend to arrive in Glasgow Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Glasgow:

  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Leeds to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country or first_transpennine_express for trains to Glasgow. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Leeds to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 4 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Glasgow as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Glasgow from Leeds.

Looking to extend your trip from Leeds to Glasgow? Many Omio customers who go from Leeds to Glasgow usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool from Glasgow, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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