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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 flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $58 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m 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 flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $58 (€47).
A flight is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W34144 · W342547:05 AM6h00Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:05 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$871One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
W34144 · W342547:05 AM6h00Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:05 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$871One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W342066:17 AM4h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:42 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
C013697:52 AM5h23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1251One-way0 transfers
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L871036:44 AM4h43Milton Keynes Central (MKC)11:27 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1271One-way1 transfer
W34175+
W851707:21 AM5h19Milton Keynes Central (MKC)12:40 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Glasgow:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $58 (€47).
A flight is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Glasgow costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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