The distance between Poole and Glasgow is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Poole 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.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Glasgow Central.
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Take the bus to Cardiff University then Abington and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Poole 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 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($280).
The distance between Poole and Glasgow is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Poole and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £240 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Glasgow. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole 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 55m.
South Western Railway and Avanti West Coast run train services between Poole and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Poole and Glasgow. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University and Abington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Glasgow. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole 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 30m.
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 Poole and Glasgow. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £240 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 30m | £240($280) | every 30 mins | 659km (409 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 15m | £125($150) | hourly | 715km (445 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 15m | £225($270) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 15m | £225($265) | every 30 mins | 697km (433 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | £240($285) | hourly | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 60m | £52($61) | once a week | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 12h 50m | £24($28) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | £79($95) | on demand | 697km (433 miles) |
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