How to travel from Southampton to Glasgow

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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 prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €89.

Distance: 362 miles (583 km)

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€65

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€192

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€190

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11h 18m

Average total duration

10h 48m

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7h 59m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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from Southampton to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:15PM14h40
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
07:55AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$891One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX032 · NX591
04:15AM15h50
Southampton, Coach Station
08:05PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$881One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU2402
08:50AM1h15
London Luton Airport
10:05AMGlasgow International Airport
$1541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayL72804+SouthernP25337+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+LumoC08164
08:00AM7h38
Southampton Central (SOU)
03:38PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$2451One-way
4 transfers
CrossCountryC74879+Great Western RailP30254+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+LNERC41065
09:15AM7h47
Southampton Central (SOU)
05:02PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$2451One-way
4 transfers
CrossCountryC74878+Great Western RailP22844+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+LNERC41060
08:15AM7h51
Southampton Central (SOU)
04:06PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$2451One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM14h55
Southampton Central (SOU)
07:55AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$891One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX594
06:45PM11h20
Southampton, University
06:05AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1031One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX594
06:30PM11h35
Southampton, Coach Station
06:05AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1031One-way
1 transfer
Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8720
06:45AM1h20
London City Airport
08:05AMGlasgow International Airport
$2341One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2863
09:40AM1h30
London Gatwick Airport
11:10AMGlasgow International Airport
$2791One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1480
11:35AM1h30
London Heathrow Airport
01:05PMGlasgow International Airport
$3561One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Glasgow.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Southampton to Glasgow: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Glasgow is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $39 (€36) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:

Taking a bus costs $14 (€12) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $53 (€48) for the same trip.

A bus is $90 (€82) less than a train with an average ticket price of $130 (€117) from Southampton to Glasgow.

The quickest way to travel between Southampton and Glasgow is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Glasgow by bus takes 12 h 25 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 46 min of travel time.

Glasgow is approximately 361 miles (583 km) away from Southampton.

The average frequency per day from Southampton to Glasgow is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 13 flights a day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Glasgow from Southampton as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Glasgow:

  • Buses most often depart from Southampton at Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema) and arrive in Glasgow at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly leave from Southampton Airport and tend to arrive in Glasgow International Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Glasgow:

  • National Express or Megabus can take you to Glasgow by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from Southampton to Glasgow for $39 (€36).
  • Azul or easyJet can get you to Glasgow by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Southampton to Glasgow for $53 (€48) on Omio.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country for trains to Glasgow. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Southampton to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $130 (€117).

Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with.
  • 3 direct flights per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Glasgow as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Glasgow from Southampton.

Many of our customers traveling from Southampton to Glasgow don't make Glasgow their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Glasgow are London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Glasgow to any of these top destinations today!

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