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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Glasgow:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Glasgow costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
The journey is about 6m faster (3h 59m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $65 (€53) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $119 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus3:10 AM4h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:10 AM4h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
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L8795110:30 AM4h04Leeds station (LDS)2:34 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$1121One-way2 transfers
Other options
C24677 · W851656:08 AM4h27Leeds station (LDS)10:35 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$771One-way1 transfer- C03158 · W85182 · W8518510:45 AM5h03Leeds station (LDS)3:48 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$771One-way2 transfers
- G16013 · C24691 · W851799:30 AM5h09Leeds station (LDS)2:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$771One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus12:20 PM6h40Leeds, Coach Station7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
- NX18312:15 PM6h20Leeds, Coach Station6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM6h50Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Glasgow:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Glasgow costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 8 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 bus and train 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva UK, Transdev Harrogate, First Leeds to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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