How to travel from Oxford to Glasgow

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oxford to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $107.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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Flight

$63

Average price

Cheapest

$194

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$72

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9h 10m

Average total duration

8h 40m

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30m

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7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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easyJet

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from Oxford to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National Express
    9:30 PM10h10
    Oxford
    7:40 AMGlasgow
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    9:30 PM10h10
    Oxford
    7:40 AMGlasgow
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:30 PM10h10
    Oxford
    7:40 AMGlasgow
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    5:45 PM13h00
    Oxford
    6:45 AMGlasgow
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Glasgow.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Oxford and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Glasgow is a flight with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Glasgow costing on average $49 (€39).

A flight is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Glasgow costing on average $107 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

The distance from Oxford to Glasgow is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Glasgow is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford 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 Oxford to Glasgow:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail, Lumo, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oxford to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 23 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford 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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