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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ringway to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 306 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Ringway to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ringway to Glasgow:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ringway to Glasgow costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 6m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 44m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £59 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, 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 Ringway to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Ringway to Glasgow:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ringway to Glasgow costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 6m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ringway and Glasgow as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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