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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Redcar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 246 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Redcar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Redcar:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Redcar costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Redcar take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £33. The journey takes 5h 22m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Redcar from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Redcar 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 Redcar are Middlesbrough, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and York. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Redcar on Omio.
Middlesbrough is a Teesside town known for its industrial roots, especially steelmaking and the Transporter Bridge. Its Victorian centre and MIMA gallery give it a practical, cultural character with easy access to nearby moorland.
York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Redcar:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Redcar costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Redcar take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Redcar as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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