How to travel from Leeds to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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$72

Average price

$32

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Northern Rail

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from Leeds to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM6h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX591
    1:35 PM6h25
    Leeds, Coach Station
    8:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailY25390+London North Eastern RailwayC41042+ScotrailY39395
    8:30 AM4h05
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:35 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $1151One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG91907+Transpennine ExpressC74079
    8:18 AM4h22
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:40 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressL36939 · C74079
    8:06 AM4h34
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:40 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC74836+ScotrailY39395
    8:10 AM4h25
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:35 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX183
    12:15 PM6h20
    Leeds, Coach Station
    6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX183
    3:20 PM6h35
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:55 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX180
    2:55 AM6h25
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Glasgow.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Glasgow costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Leeds to Glasgow is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Glasgow is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds 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 Leeds to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds 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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