How to travel from Glasgow to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $834.

Distance: 1067 miles (1718 km)

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$227

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$189

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$906

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6h 59m

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3h 59m

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3h 0m

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36h 55m

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36h 25m

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29h 26m

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28h 56m

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5.2 - 10.3kg

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1.7 - 4.3kg

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from Glasgow to Madrid

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

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

  • British AirwaysBA1475 · BA460
    9:40 AM5h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    3:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5101One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM39h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $3711One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysIB3803+IberiaIB718
    1:20 PM4h55
    Glasgow International Airport
    7:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $6761One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM44h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $4801One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM44h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $4851One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM55h55
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    6:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $4481One-way
    3 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1497 · BA460
    8:35 AM6h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    3:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5101One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1479 · BA462
    11:25 AM5h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    5:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5101One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH973 · LH1114
    9:25 AM6h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    4:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Glasgow to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $100 (€81).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Madrid costing on average $122 (€99).

A bus is $733 (€596) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Madrid costing on average $834 (€677).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 13m.

Bus takes on average 39h 5m.

The distance from Glasgow to Madrid is approximately 1067 miles (1718 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Madrid is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, KLM, Iberia, British Airways, Pascan Aviation, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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