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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aberdeen to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 194 km
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:15 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:15 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:40 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L880541:46 PM2h33Aberdeen station (ABD)4:19 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€681One-way0 transfers
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- L880276:39 AM2h42Aberdeen station (ABD)9:21 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€201One-way0 transfers
- L8804410:44 AM2h37Aberdeen station (ABD)1:21 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€451One-way0 transfers
- L87072 · L8804511:01 AM2h48Aberdeen station (ABD)1:49 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:35 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street2:00 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street8:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street9:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€131One-way0 transfers
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BA40257:45 AM8h40Aberdeen Airport4:25 PMGlasgow International Airport€4121One-way1 transfer
BA1309 · BA14962:15 PM7h15Aberdeen Airport9:30 PMGlasgow International Airport€6051One-way1 transfer- BA1309+
BA87402:15 PM7h30Aberdeen Airport9:45 PMGlasgow International Airport€6391One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
It's not hard to travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow, and passengers have a couple of good ways to do so. Megabus and National Express run direct coaches on this popular route, which take around three hours and leave over 20 times every day. Alternatively, ScotRail and LNER operate a direct rail connection. Trains leave every hour all week long, and journey times start at two hours 27 minutes.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
If cost is a major issue, travellers will probably want to take the bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow. Both Megabus and National Express offer affordable tickets at all times of day, not just off-peak periods. Journey times aren't too long, ranging from two hours and 50 minutes to three hours and 40 minutes, and no changes will be needed. Buses also run from Guild Street in the centre of Aberdeen direct to Buchanan Street, right at the heart of Glasgow. So it's a convenient way to travel as well.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow?
When time is the most important factor, trains will be a better way to travel to Glasgow from Aberdeen. LNER and ScotRail both provide direct rail services between the cities, with services starting very early in the morning and continuing until late. Travellers can expect 20 to 25 trains per day on weekdays and weekends, and journey times vary around 2.5 hours, so trains are always faster than buses. Services always leave from Aberdeen Station and terminate at Glasgow Queen Street, a short metro or bus ride from the centre of the city.
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Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow by Train
Taking the train is a great way to travel to Glasgow from Aberdeen, and is the fastest option overall. Passengers can choose between LNER or ScotRail services from Aberdeen Station, but almost all will take about two and a half hours, and there's little difference between the two companies. In most cases, no changes will be needed, although there are a few daily options with a single change, which take over three hours. Services depart hourly from dawn until dusk, and all run into Glasgow Queen Street Station. From there, buses take under 10 minutes to reach central Glasgow, and many attractions are within easy walking distance.
Travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow by Bus
Travelling by bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow is a cheap and comfortable alternative to catching trains. Services between the two cities are provided by a couple of popular carriers: National Express and Megabus. Both offer budget fares and direct connections with journey times of between two hours and 50 minutes and 3 hours and 35 minutes. No changes are needed in virtually all instances, and there are over 20 departures every day, so all schedules should be catered for. Buses leave from Guild Street Bus Station in the centre of Aberdeen, and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow's Townhead neighbourhood. After that, it's a 10-minute bus ride to the city centre, although, as with trains, walking is also possible.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Glasgow:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow costing on average €50.
A bus is €396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Glasgow costing on average €409.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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