How to travel from Bournemouth to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Bournemouth and Glasgow is around 649km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Glasgow Central.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Glasgow.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£24($28)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Bournemouth and Glasgow is around 649km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (368 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bournemouth and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Glasgow. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Bournemouth and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Glasgow. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Glasgow. The distance is around 731km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 15m | £235($280) | every 30 mins | 649km (404 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 3h 35m | £230($275) | every 4 hours | 770km (478 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 3h 55m | £125($145) | hourly | 706km (439 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, Fly | 4hrs | £145($170) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | £220($265) | every 30 mins | 688km (428 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £235($280) | hourly | 817km (508 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 7h 50m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 767km (476 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | £24($28) | once daily | 795km (494 miles) |
| Bus via Birmingham Brunel Street | 14hrs | £53($63) | 6 times a week | 894km (556 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | £83($100) | on demand | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Glasgow
Train operators
South Western Railway
Elizabeth Line
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow