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Compare train and flight for Salisbury to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £398.
Distance: 558 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £398 Average Price | £109 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Glasgow:
A flight is £367 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Glasgow costing on average £398.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
You'll arrive about 6h 16m sooner (1h 21m by flight vs 7h 37m by car) and save roughly £78 compared to fuel and tolls (£31 vs £109). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Salisbury to Glasgow
How to get to Glasgow from Salisbury by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Glasgow is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:201h30Salisbury7:50Glasgow£691One-way0 changes
Cheapest
6:201h30Salisbury7:50Glasgow£691One-way0 changes
Fastest
13:151h15Salisbury14:30Glasgow£1051One-way0 changes
Other options
5:051h35Salisbury6:40Glasgow£1061One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Glasgow:
A flight is £367 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Glasgow costing on average £398.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Glasgow by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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