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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £183.
Distance: 506 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£183 Average Price | £171 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £128 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Glasgow:
A coach is £102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Glasgow costing on average £171.
A coach is £114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Glasgow costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Coach takes on average 12h 51m.
Tickets start at around £69 compared to roughly £128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £59. The journey takes 12h 21m versus 6h 28m 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 Swindon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Swindon 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Glasgow:
A coach is £102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Glasgow costing on average £171.
A coach is £114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Swindon to Glasgow costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Coach takes on average 12h 51m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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