The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€133
Average price
€174
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Glasgow will cost around €174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €133.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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W339359:33 AM5h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1331One-way1 transfer
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C0137211:33 AM5h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:21 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1551One-way1 transfer
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W8519612:32 PM6h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1841One-way2 transfers
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W342921:30 PM5h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1901One-way1 transfer
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W8518810:33 AM6h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1901One-way2 transfers
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W339359:33 AM5h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1331One-way1 transfer
G01069+
C0137211:33 AM5h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:21 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1551One-way1 transfer
G01075+
W342921:30 PM5h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1901One-way1 transfer
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W34286+
W8518810:33 AM6h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1901One-way2 transfers
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W851798:33 AM6h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:39 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)€1931One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 502 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€151 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Glasgow trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G66987+ W85170+ W34144 | On time 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h05 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01060+ C01369 | On time 7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h42 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01062+ W85179+ W33941 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h06 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01064+ W33935 | On time 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h44 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00869_G01067+ W85188+ W34286 | On time 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h06 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01069+ C01372 | On time 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h48 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01073+ W85196+ W34290 | On time 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 6h07 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01075+ W34292 | On time 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h55 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Glasgow
Trains from Bristol to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €66 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €66 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bristol to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Glasgow from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transpennine Express
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Cross Country
Travellers going from Bristol to Leeds can do so from Bristol Parkway Station and from Bristol Temple Meads Station. The first train departs around 4:45 a.m. with the last train running until just after 10:30 p.m. The average train duration takes around 3.5 hours. CrossCountry is the main rail company that connects Bristol and Leeds directly every hour. Peak time is from the first train of the day until 8:30 a.m. and then also again at 10:00 p.m.
Bristol
Bristol, offers several class attractions, from Britain's most acclaimed historic ship, the Brunel's SS Great Britain, to an outstanding network of free city museums. For a great day out with the whole family you can visit the Bristol Zoo or the Bristol Aquarium, which displays native and tropical marine creatures from around the world. There are many ways visitors can enjoy a night out as Bristol offers great theatres, concert venues, cinemas, bars and clubs.
Leeds
Leeds, central hub for businesses, students and visitors, is well known for its shopping, dining and great nightlife. Not only will visitors find a wide range of shops and restaurants, but also cultural attractions. For example, Leeds Art Gallery, located in the heart of the city and close to Leeds Town Hall, offers permanent displays as well as changing temporary exhibitions. To end the day, visitors can relax having a quiet drink by the river.
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:15 Scottish Bookings only
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station on High Street
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