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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $79 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 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $190 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m 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 bus is $112 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $190 (€160).
A bus is $187 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $265 (€223).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€66) compared to roughly $190 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112 (€94). The journey takes 10h 17m versus 6h 18m 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 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 1759:55 AM1h35London Stansted Airport11:30 AMGlasgow International Airport$301One-way0 transfers
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- RK 1759:55 AM1h35London Stansted Airport11:30 AMGlasgow International Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U24108:55 AM1h15London Stansted Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$601One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
C0423812:25 PM5h36Luton station (LUT)6:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$901One-way2 transfers - W34187+C04232+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston11:26 AM5h35Luton station (LUT)5:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$991One-way2 transfers
- W34016+C04224+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston10:25 AM5h39Luton station (LUT)4:04 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1101One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM11h10Luton7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer- NX737 · NX5909:00 AM11h15Luton, Station Interchange8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM10h45Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$501One-way1 transfer
- U23028:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport10:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$491One-way0 transfers
- U26011:50 PM1h20London Luton Airport3:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$581One-way0 transfers
- U24028:50 AM1h20London Luton Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Glasgow:
A bus is $112 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $190 (€160).
A bus is $187 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Glasgow costing on average $265 (€223).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway 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.
- 20 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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