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Compare train and flight for Peterborough to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Glasgow:
A flight is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Glasgow costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
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How to get from Peterborough to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Glasgow is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 AM1h35Peterborough7:20 AMGlasgow$291One-way0 transfers
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5:45 AM1h35Peterborough7:20 AMGlasgow$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM1h05Peterborough8:05 AMGlasgow$1151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Glasgow:
A flight is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Glasgow costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Glasgow by train.
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