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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€65 Average price Cheapest | €192 Average price | €190 Average price |
11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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