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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Glasgow:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Glasgow costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Glasgow
How to get from Nottingham to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM10h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM10h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01109+W00038 · C0137212:07 PM5h14Nottingham station (NOT)5:21 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1311One-way2 transfers
Other options
C21332+C0137211:53 AM5h28Nottingham station (NOT)5:21 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$491One-way1 transfer- C04347+
G08095+G00739 · G0106210:38 AM5h59Nottingham station (NOT)4:37 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$741One-way4 transfers - C04354+G08106+G00701 · G0106712:38 PM5h40Nottingham station (NOT)6:18 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$811One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM10h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM13h35Nottingham, University of Nottingham7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM10h05Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Glasgow:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Glasgow costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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