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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wolverhampton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $456.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $456 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Wolverhampton to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Glasgow:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow costing on average $121 (€101).
A bus is $393 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wolverhampton to Glasgow costing on average $456 (€382).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
The journey is about 31m faster (4h 20m by train vs 4h 51m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($121 (€101) vs $141 (€118)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wolverhampton to Glasgow
How to get from Wolverhampton to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C013697:53 AM 5h22 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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C013697:53 AM 5h22 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
U24348:45 AM 1h05 Birmingham International Airport 9:50 AM Glasgow International Airport $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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C1777312:53 PM 4h28 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
W34286 · W3418712:32 PM 4h29 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
W340235:15 AM 4h01 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
U24368:00 PM 1h05 Birmingham International Airport 9:05 PM Glasgow International Airport $416 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Glasgow:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow costing on average $121 (€101).
A bus is $393 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wolverhampton to Glasgow costing on average $456 (€382).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, easyJet, Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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