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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £486.
Distance: 645 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£77 Average Price Cheapest | £486 Average Price | £350 Average Price | £145 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 24m Average total duration 18h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Penzance to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to Glasgow:
A coach is £274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to Glasgow costing on average £350.
A coach is £410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penzance to Glasgow costing on average £486.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Coach takes on average 19h 24m.
Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £69. The journey takes 18h 54m versus 9h 38m 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 Glasgow from Penzance by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Penzance to Glasgow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Penzance to Glasgow:
A coach is £274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penzance to Glasgow costing on average £350.
A coach is £410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penzance to Glasgow costing on average £486.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Coach takes on average 19h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penzance and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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