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Compare bus, flight, and train for Longford to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford 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 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $336.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $303 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Glasgow:
A bus is $222 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Glasgow costing on average $303 (€253).
A bus is $255 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Glasgow costing on average $336 (€280).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (5h 50m by train vs 6h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $303 (€253) compared to roughly $117 (€98) 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.
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How to get from Longford to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 PM15h10Longford10:15 AMGlasgow$481One-way0 transfers
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7:05 PM15h10Longford10:15 AMGlasgow$481One-way0 transfers
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7:05 PM15h10Longford10:15 AMGlasgow$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:05 PM15h10Longford11:15 AMGlasgow$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Glasgow:
A bus is $222 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Glasgow costing on average $303 (€253).
A bus is $255 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Glasgow costing on average $336 (€280).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Tube Station and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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