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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $153.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Glasgow:
A flight is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $48.
A flight is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Glasgow
How to get from Luton to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Glasgow is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1756:45 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:20 AMGlasgow International Airport$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RK 1756:45 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:20 AMGlasgow International Airport$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U24126:15 PM1h15London Stansted Airport7:30 PMGlasgow International Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C041918:57 AM7h46Luton station (LUT)4:43 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1961One-way3 transfers
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C041918:52 AM7h51Luton station (LUT)4:43 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1961One-way3 transfers
W84678 · W85189+
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C041918:42 AM8h01Luton station (LUT)4:43 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1961One-way3 transfers
NX230 · NX59510:45 PM8h55Luton, Station Interchange7:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$481One-way1 transfer
NX230 · NX5909:35 AM10h40Luton, Station Interchange8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
NX230 · NX5909:25 AM10h50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
U26097:15 AM1h20London Luton Airport8:35 AMGlasgow International Airport$591One-way0 transfers
U26136:05 PM1h15London Luton Airport7:20 PMGlasgow International Airport$621One-way0 transfers
U26111:55 PM1h20London Luton Airport3:15 PMGlasgow International Airport$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Glasgow:
A flight is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $48.
A flight is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, east_midlands_trains to go to Glasgow by train.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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