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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leicester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 53, while a flight costs an average of CHF 200.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 53 Average price Cheapest | CHF 121 Average price | CHF 200 Average price | CHF 124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg 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 Leicester to Glasgow:
A bus is CHF 68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Glasgow costing on average CHF 121.
A bus is CHF 148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Glasgow costing on average CHF 200.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around CHF 53 compared to roughly CHF 124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 72. The journey takes 10h 4m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Glasgow
How to get from Leicester to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Glasgow is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1757:10 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:45 AMGlasgow International AirportCHF 221One-way0 transfers
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- RK 1757:10 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:45 AMGlasgow International AirportCHF 221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U24308:00 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport9:05 PMGlasgow International AirportCHF 281One-way0 transfers
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L877731:12 PM6h24Leicester station (LEI)7:36 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)CHF 1001One-way2 transfers- G00812+G80234+L8774812:12 PM6h25Leicester station (LEI)6:37 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)CHF 1001One-way2 transfers
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W709721:07 PM5h30Leicester station (LEI)6:37 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)CHF 1331One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 AM8h55Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus StationCHF 281One-way0 transfers
NX183 · NX1818:15 PM10h30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus StationCHF 311One-way1 transfer- NX1838:55 AM9h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus StationCHF 321One-way0 transfers
- RK 3307:20 PM1h35London Stansted Airport8:55 PMGlasgow International AirportCHF 221One-way0 transfers
- U24129:55 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:10 PMGlasgow International AirportCHF 281One-way0 transfers
- U24288:40 AM1h05Birmingham International Airport9:45 AMGlasgow International AirportCHF 301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Glasgow:
A bus is CHF 68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Glasgow costing on average CHF 121.
A bus is CHF 148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Glasgow costing on average CHF 200.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 18 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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