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Compare train, bus, and flight for Southampton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, while a flight costs an average of €220.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€77 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price | €220 Average price | €162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Southampton to Glasgow:
A bus is €123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Glasgow costing on average €199.
A bus is €144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Glasgow costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €86. The journey takes 11h 53m versus 7h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Glasgow
How to get from Southampton to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Glasgow is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1759:55 AM1h35London Stansted Airport11:30 AMGlasgow International Airport€221One-way0 transfers
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- RK 1759:55 AM1h35London Stansted Airport11:30 AMGlasgow International Airport€221One-way0 transfers
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U24108:55 AM1h15London Stansted Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport€271One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
L787659:00 AM7h04Southampton Central (SOU)4:04 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1411One-way2 transfers - W33935+
G008558:15 AM7h02Southampton Central (SOU)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1841One-way1 transfer - G00858+W34286+
W851889:15 AM7h24Southampton Central (SOU)4:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€2011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM14h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€491One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM14h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM14h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€531One-way2 transfers
- U24028:50 AM1h20London Luton Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport€401One-way0 transfers
- U26093:30 PM1h20London Luton Airport4:50 PMGlasgow International Airport€401One-way0 transfers
- U28618:15 AM1h30London Gatwick Airport9:45 AMGlasgow International Airport€411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Glasgow:
A bus is €123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Glasgow costing on average €199.
A bus is €144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Glasgow costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 20 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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