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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newcastle to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow:
Taking a bus costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $26 (€23).
The quickest way to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow is by train, which takes on average 2 h 23 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 50 min of travel time.
Glasgow is approximately 120 miles (194 km) away from Newcastle upon Tyne.
The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow:
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow:
- You can go to Glasgow from Newcastle upon Tyne by bus with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow on Omio.
- You can travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow by train with LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), ScotRail, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€23) with Northern Rail (3) from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow.
Yes, there are direct routes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Glasgow with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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