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Compare coach, train and flight for Glasgow to Alton
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Alton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £207.
Distance: 567 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£207 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Alton:
A coach is £95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Alton costing on average £166.
A coach is £136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Alton costing on average £207.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Coach takes on average 12h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (6h 11m by train vs 7h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £166 compared to roughly £17 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.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Alton
How to get to Alton from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Alton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
21:4512h45Glasgow10:30Alton£291One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Alton:
A coach is £95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Alton costing on average £166.
A coach is £136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Alton costing on average £207.
Other travel options to Alton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Coach takes on average 12h 9m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Alton as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Alton station (AON).
- Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Alton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Alton by coach.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Alton by flight.
- 20 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet.
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