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Compare bus and train 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m 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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Glasgow costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
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.
- 11:51 AM8h29York8:20 PMGlasgow$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:51 AM8h29York8:20 PMGlasgow$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:21 PM7h59York8:20 PMGlasgow$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:31 PM8h24York9:55 PMGlasgow$581One-way0 transfers
- 12:01 PM8h04York8:05 PMGlasgow$611One-way0 transfers
- 11:25 AM8h40York8:05 PMGlasgow$1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Glasgow:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Glasgow costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- 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 bus and train 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 York, Rail Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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