How to travel from Leeds to Glasgow

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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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€31

Average price

Cheapest

€68

Average price

6h 30m

Average total duration

6h 0m

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30m

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4h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 7m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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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.

National ExpressNX591
01:35PM6h10
Leeds, Coach Station
07:45PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:10AM4h45
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
07:55AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25390+LNERC41042+ScotRailY39395
08:30AM4h05
Leeds station (LDS)
12:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1251One-way
2 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36939 · C74079
08:06AM4h34
Leeds station (LDS)
12:40PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$751One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74836+ScotRailY39395
08:10AM4h25
Leeds station (LDS)
12:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$871One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC43742+LNERC41046+ScotRailY39720
08:44AM4h17
Leeds station (LDS)
01:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$1001One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM6h40
Leeds, Coach Station
07:00PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
12:15PM6h20
Leeds, Coach Station
06:35PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
03:10PM6h30
Leeds, Coach Station
09:40PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$431One-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
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Leeds to Glasgow is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Glasgow is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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