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Compare train, flight, and bus for Lincoln to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 $81, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lincoln to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Glasgow:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln to Glasgow costing on average $99 (€84).
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Glasgow costing on average $118 (€99).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (4h 29m by train vs 5h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $118 (€99) compared to roughly $68 (€58) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lincoln to Glasgow
How to get from Lincoln to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- N05448 · GR061900 · G80230+
L880029:50 AM 7h49 Hykeham (HKM) 5:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $111 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
- N05448 · GR061900 · G80230+L88002
9:50 AM 7h49 Hykeham (HKM) 5:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $111 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
- N05442 · GR061300 · G80248+L87795
1:18 PM 7h20 Hykeham (HKM) 8:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $122 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
- N05444 · GR061500 · G80240+C14737
11:50 AM 7h46 Hykeham (HKM) 7:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $116 1 One-way 4 transfers - N05440 · GR061100 · G80252+L87818
1:50 PM 7h47 Hykeham (HKM) 9:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $116 1 One-way 4 transfers - N05450 · GR062100 · G80222+
C216029:18 AM 7h20 Hykeham (HKM) 4:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) $122 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Glasgow:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lincoln to Glasgow costing on average $99 (€84).
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Glasgow costing on average $118 (€99).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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