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Compare train and bus for Penrith to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith 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 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Penrith to Glasgow:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Glasgow costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Penrith to Glasgow
How to get from Penrith to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Penrith to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:20 AM2h35Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 AM2h35Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W331441:37 PM1h30Penrith station (PNR)3:07 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W3335711:51 AM1h34Penrith station (PNR)1:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$311One-way0 transfers
- W333765:53 PM1h36Penrith station (PNR)7:29 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$311One-way0 transfers
- W33373+
L879972:46 PM2h44Penrith station (PNR)5:30 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Glasgow:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Glasgow costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penrith station (PNR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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