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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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Glasgow:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Glasgow costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
The journey is about 2m faster (3h 56m by train vs 3h 58m by car) and roughly $47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($72 vs $119). 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 York to Glasgow
How to get from York to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- YC840 · NX18310:11 AM8h14York, Station Rd6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- YC840 · NX18310:11 AM8h14York, Station Rd6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G80225+
W851861:22 PM4h11York station (YRK)5:33 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1051One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G80201+
W333579:05 AM4h20York station (YRK)1:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1051One-way1 transfer - G80231+W851952:19 PM4h22York station (YRK)6:41 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1051One-way1 transfer
- G80208+W8518010:20 AM4h24York station (YRK)2:44 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1051One-way1 transfer
- NX561 · NX59111:55 AM7h50York, Station Rd7:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$721One-way1 transfer
- YC840 · NX170 · NX1819:12 PM9h33York, Station Rd6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$811One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Glasgow:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Glasgow costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Tadcaster, Commercial Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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