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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 329 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£45 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price | £99 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Rotherham to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Glasgow:
A coach is £55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotherham to Glasgow costing on average £99.
A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Glasgow costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Coach takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 7h 13m versus 4h 24m 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 Rotherham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Glasgow 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 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 Rotherham to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Glasgow:
A coach is £55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotherham to Glasgow costing on average £99.
A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Glasgow costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Coach takes on average 7h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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