How to travel from Lancaster to Glasgow

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lancaster to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €25.

Distance: 220 km

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Bus

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€25

Average price

3h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 41m

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30m

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3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster to Glasgow is a train with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Glasgow:

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Glasgow costing on average €25.

A train is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lancaster to Glasgow costing on average €187.

The fastest way to travel from Lancaster to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

Flight takes on average 8h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lancaster and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.

Travel options
from Lancaster to Glasgow

How to get from Lancaster to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lancaster to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX181
    3:00 AM3h45
    Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX181
    3:00 AM3h45
    Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34033
    12:56 PM2h05
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    3:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressW85185
    1:25 PM2h23
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    3:48 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33935
    1:10 PM2h07
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34016
    1:57 PM2h07
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    4:04 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    361One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1369 · BA1496
    4:50 PM4h40
    Manchester Airport
    9:30 PMGlasgow International Airport
    2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1369 · BA1498
    4:50 PM5h40
    Manchester Airport
    10:30 PMGlasgow International Airport
    2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1359 · BA1474
    8:40 AM4h55
    Manchester Airport
    1:35 PMGlasgow International Airport
    3211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lancaster to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to Glasgow.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lancaster and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster to Glasgow is a train with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Glasgow:

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Glasgow costing on average €25.

A train is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lancaster to Glasgow costing on average €187.

The fastest way to travel from Lancaster to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

Flight takes on average 8h 48m.

The Lancaster to Glasgow distance is approximately 220 km.
The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Glasgow is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster to Glasgow:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lancaster to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lancaster to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Lancaster to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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