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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Billingham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, 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 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £545.
Distance: 234 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £545 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Billingham to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Billingham to Glasgow:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Billingham to Glasgow costing on average £58.
A coach is £524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Billingham to Glasgow costing on average £545.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £58 compared to roughly £47 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.
The most popular day trips by train from Glasgow are Edinburgh, Belfast, Dunoon, Stirling 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 Billingham to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Billingham to Glasgow:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Billingham to Glasgow costing on average £58.
A coach is £524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Billingham to Glasgow costing on average £545.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Billingham and Glasgow as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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