How to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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$21

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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from Newcastle to Glasgow

How to get from Newcastle to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:55PM4h05
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
07:00PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:55PM4h05
Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
07:00PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERC41042+ScotRailY39395
10:03AM2h32
Newcastle station (NCL)
12:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$481One-way
1 transfer

Other options

LumoC08165+ScotRailY39348
08:31AM2h36
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:07AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$491One-way
1 transfer
LNERC41108+ScotRailY39362
09:03AM2h33
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:36AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$511One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37294+ScotRailY39377
09:17AM2h49
Newcastle station (NCL)
12:06PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$511One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX591
03:55PM3h50
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
07:45PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$261One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
02:35PM4h00
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
06:35PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$281One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
05:45PM3h55
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
09:40PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$281One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1331+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8730
12:55PM8h55
Newcastle Airport
09:50PMGlasgow International Airport
$5301One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1331+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8728
12:55PM6h30
Newcastle Airport
07:25PMGlasgow International Airport
$5661One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1329+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8726
09:40AM7h05
Newcastle Airport
04:45PMGlasgow International Airport
$6391One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newcastle to Glasgow.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Glasgow:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $18 (€15).

A bus is $661 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $669 (€532).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

Flight takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Newcastle to Glasgow is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Glasgow is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Lumo, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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