How to travel from York to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for York to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 182 miles (293 km)

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$73

Average price

$58

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Cheapest

4h 17m

Average total duration

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3h 47m

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30m

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7h 44m

Average total duration

7h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

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National Express

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from York to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
11:51AM8h14
York
08:05PMGlasgow
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:51AM8h14
York
08:05PMGlasgow
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:21PM7h44
York
08:05PMGlasgow
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
09:12PM9h33
York
06:45AMGlasgow
$611One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:01PM8h04
York
08:05PMGlasgow
$631One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:12PM11h08
York
09:20AMGlasgow
$721One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Glasgow:

A bus is $0.90 (€0.73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Glasgow costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from York to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 39m.

The distance from York to Glasgow is approximately 182 miles (293 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Glasgow is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Glasgow:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from York to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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