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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milton Keynes to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Milton Keynes to Glasgow:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Glasgow
How to get from Milton Keynes to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX59010:40 AM9h35Milton Keynes, Coachway8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX59010:40 AM9h35Milton Keynes, Coachway8:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W342066:17 AM4h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:42 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2571One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C1787810:19 AM4h58Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1171One-way1 transfer
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C177508:19 AM4h56Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2041One-way1 transfer
C013697:52 AM5h23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2701One-way0 transfers
NX59110:05 AM9h40Milton Keynes, Coachway7:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$641One-way0 transfers
NX541 · NX1818:50 PM9h55Milton Keynes, Coachway6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$831One-way1 transfer
NX421 · NX1833:35 AM15h00Milton Keynes, Coachway6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Glasgow:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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