How to travel from Saint Albans to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Glasgow is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Glasgow 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.

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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance613km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Glasgow by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 10h 25m. 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 Saint Albans and Glasgow is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

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

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

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between Saint Albans 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Albans and Glasgow. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH and London Finchley Road. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Glasgow. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Glasgow. The distance is around 613km (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 Saint Albans to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Glasgow

Transport options from Saint Albans to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
1h 45m
£155($185)
every 20 mins548km (340 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
£210($250)
every 30 mins630km (391 miles)
Train to Farringdon, Fly2h 40m
£245($290)
every 20 mins630km (392 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International LL, plane3hrs
£110($130)
every 30 mins642km (399 miles)
Train
5h 20m
£180($215)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£39($46)
twice daily722km (449 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
£105($125)
on demand613km (381 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow