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Compare bus, train, and flight for Swansea to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a train costs an average of €174.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €174 Average price | €120 Average price | €147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Swansea to Glasgow:
A bus is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swansea to Glasgow costing on average €120.
A bus is €96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Glasgow costing on average €174.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €69. The journey takes 13h 10m versus 7h 33m 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.
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How to get from Swansea to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM15h45Swansea7:55 AMGlasgow€761One-way0 transfers
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- 4:10 PM15h45Swansea7:55 AMGlasgow€761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:05 PM14h40Swansea6:45 AMGlasgow€931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Glasgow:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Glasgow costing on average €86.
A bus is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swansea to Glasgow costing on average €120.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
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