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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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$48

Average price

$21

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3h 15m

Average total duration

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2h 45m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $518 (€417) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $538 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

Flight takes on average 6h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newcastle and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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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
    3:45 AM4h10
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM4h10
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80199+ScotrailL87919
    10:04 AM2h31
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:35 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80205+ScotrailL87936
    11:03 AM2h32
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:35 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80203+ScotrailL88248
    10:11 AM2h50
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80209+ScotrailL87943
    11:12 AM2h54
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    2:06 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 PM5h16
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    12:11 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 AM6h05
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:55 PM4h05
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1341+BA CityflyerBA8722
    6:00 AM8h20
    Newcastle Airport
    2:20 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $6721One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1341 · BA1480
    6:00 AM6h40
    Newcastle Airport
    12:40 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $7231One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1329+BA CityflyerBA8728
    12:20 PM6h50
    Newcastle Airport
    7:10 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $7411One-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 $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $518 (€417) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $538 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

Flight takes on average 6h 36m.

The distance from Newcastle to Glasgow is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Glasgow is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station 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 London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newcastle to Glasgow:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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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