The distance between Bristol and Glasgow is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bristol to Glasgow by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.
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Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Glasgow by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).
The distance between Bristol and Glasgow is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Bristol and Glasgow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 35m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Bristol and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Glasgow. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Glasgow. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bristol and Glasgow. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bristol and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
easyJet fly between Bristol and Glasgow. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Bristol to Glasgow typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Glasgow. The distance is around 598km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 1h 50m | £74($88) | every 30 mins | 537km (334 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 30m | £100($120) | every 30 mins | 586km (364 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 15m | £115($140) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £255($300) | hourly | 727km (452 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £185($220) | hourly | 616km (383 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central | 7h 35m | £230($270) | twice daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | £43($51) | twice a week | 743km (462 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 9h 40m | £21($25) | once daily | 646km (402 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £68($81) | on demand | 598km (371 miles) |
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