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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 an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 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 $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $147.
A bus is $213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 17m faster (4h 41m by train vs 5h 58m by car) and roughly $38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($147 vs $185). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
9:40 AM10h05Milton Keynes7:45 PMGlasgow$361One-way0 transfers
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9:40 AM10h05Milton Keynes7:45 PMGlasgow$361One-way0 transfers
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9:40 AM10h05Milton Keynes7:45 PMGlasgow$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:40 AM10h05Milton Keynes8:45 PMGlasgow$421One-way0 transfers
8:40 PM10h15Milton Keynes6:55 AMGlasgow$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Glasgow:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $147.
A bus is $213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) 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, Transpennine Express to go to Glasgow by train.
- 20 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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