How to travel from Glasgow to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Saint Albans is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Glasgow to Saint Albans by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint AlbansGlasgow if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)

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Train

Take the train to London Euston.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance612km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Saint Albans by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Glasgow and Saint Albans is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Glasgow and Saint Albans by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Saint Albans is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between Glasgow and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Glasgow and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Saint Albans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Saint Albans. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at London Luton (LTN). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Saint Albans with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

easyJet fly between Glasgow and Saint Albans. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Glasgow to Saint Albans typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN).

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Glasgow and Saint Albans. The distance is around 612km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Saint Albans is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Saint Albans

Transport options from Glasgow to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
1h 45m
£155($185)
every 20 mins549km (341 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train2h 30m
£245($290)
every 20 mins631km (392 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
£210($245)
every 20 mins629km (391 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), train2h 50m
£110($130)
every 30 mins643km (400 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train2h 60m
£115($135)
every 20 mins688km (427 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£180($215)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
£32($38)
4 times a day740km (460 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
£105($125)
on demand612km (381 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans