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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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$49 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Glasgow
How to get from Newcastle to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 PM4h05Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:55 PM4h05Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
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Y3939510:03 AM2h32Newcastle station (NCL)12:35 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$551One-way1 transfer
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Y393779:12 AM2h54Newcastle station (NCL)12:06 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$691One-way1 transfer
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Y393488:05 AM3h02Newcastle station (NCL)11:07 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$691One-way1 transfer
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Y393629:03 AM2h33Newcastle station (NCL)11:36 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$871One-way1 transfer
NX5914:05 PM3h55Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station8:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
NX1832:35 PM4h00Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
NX1836:00 PM3h55Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station9:55 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
BA1341 · BA14786:00 AM4h20Newcastle Airport10:20 AMGlasgow International Airport$5611One-way1 transfer
BA1327 · BA14869:35 AM6h00Newcastle Airport3:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$7481One-way1 transfer
BA1327 · BA14889:35 AM8h15Newcastle Airport5:50 PMGlasgow International Airport$7481One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Glasgow
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Glasgow:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $18 (€15).
A bus is $649 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Glasgow costing on average $657 (€532).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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