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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £86, while a flight costs an average of £325.
Distance: 711 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price Cheapest | £325 Average Price | £128 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 25m Average total duration 22h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Glasgow:
A train is £42 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average £128.
A train is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average £325.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Coach takes on average 23h 25m.
You'll arrive about 3h 11m sooner (9h 26m by train vs 12h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £86 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Glasgow from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Glasgow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Glasgow are Edinburgh, Belfast, Stirling, Dunoon and Perth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Glasgow on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Belfast is best known for its shipbuilding past and the story of the Titanic. It blends Victorian streets, political history and a lively arts and pub scene in a compact setting.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
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 Amsterdam to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Glasgow:
A train is £42 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average £128.
A train is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average £325.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Coach takes on average 23h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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