How to Travel from

Glasgow to Bristol

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Glasgow Bristol

How to Get from Glasgow to Bristol

Plane

1 h 15 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 3 min

from $32

Rideshare

6 h 3 min

from $7.78

Cheapest

By car (597 km)

6 h 3 min

597 km.

from $32

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 3 min

597 km.

from $7.79

Train via Preston

7 h 3 min

502 km.

from $315.72

Bus, Plane (Bus to Edinburgh Airport)

3 h 43 min

501 km.

from $57.80

Bus, Plane (Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport)

4 h 39 min

501 km.

from $182.15

Bus via Birmingham

10 h 40 min

502 km.

from $91.43

Continue onto Hope Street

198 m

Turn right onto Cowcaddens Road

120 m

Keep left

176 m

Keep left onto Bond Street South

1 km 50 m

Keep left

153 m

Arrive at destination

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$177.21

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$34.18–$164.55

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$696.18

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Preston

Ave. Duration:

2h 22m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$101.26–$265.81

Train from Preston to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 49m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$56.96–$177.21

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

7h 45m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$59.49–$88.60

Bus from Birmingham to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$177.21

Train from Glasgow Central to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

7h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$278.47–$949.33

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Preston

Ave. Duration:

2h 37m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$50.63–$126.58

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cabot

Ave. Duration:

8h 25m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$36.71–$51.90

Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$21.52

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bristol is to bus which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bristol is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Cabot Circus. Services depart five times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct flight between Glasgow and Bristol?

Yes, there are direct flights between Glasgow and Bristol; these take 1h 10m and cost $30.43 - $119.57 .

How far is it from Glasgow to Bristol?

The distance between Glasgow and Bristol is 536 km. The road distance is 597.4 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bristol without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 3m and costs $141.30 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Bristol?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Glasgow to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bristol bus from?

Glasgow to Bristol bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bristol train from?

Glasgow to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Bristol?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bristol is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train via Preston, which costs $141.30 - $532.61 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Glasgow to Bristol bus arrive?

Glasgow to Bristol bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Glasgow to Bristol train arrive?

Glasgow to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Bristol is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Glasgow to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Bristol?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Ashton Court

Ashton Court is a mansion house and estate to the west of Bristol in England. Although the estate lies mainly in North Somerset, it is owned by the City of Bristol. The mansion and stables are a Grade I listed building. Other structures on the estate are also listed.

St Mary Redcliffe

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, widely known as St Mary Redcliffe, is the main Church of England parish church for the Redcliffe district of the city of Bristol, England. The first reference to a church on the site appears in 1158, with the present building dating from 1185 to 1872. The church is considered one of the country's finest and largest parish churches as well as an outstanding example of English Gothic architecture. The church is so large it is sometimes mistaken for Bristol Cathedral by tourists. The building has Grade I listed status, the highest possible category, by Historic England.

Bristol

Bristol is a city, ceremonial county and unitary authority in England. On the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. It is in the West of England Combined Authority and the most populous city in South West England. The wider Bristol Built-up Area is the eleventh most populous urban area in the United Kingdom.

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Aer Lingus

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

National Express

Cross Country

TransPennine Express Service

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bristol?

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bristol?

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Bristol?

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Bristol?

Is there a direct flight between Glasgow and Bristol?

How far is it from Glasgow to Bristol?

How do I travel from Glasgow to Bristol without a car?

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Bristol?

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bristol bus from?

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bristol train from?

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Bristol?

Where does the Glasgow to Bristol bus arrive?

Where does the Glasgow to Bristol train arrive?

Can I drive from Glasgow to Bristol?

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Bristol?

How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Bristol?

Where can I stay near Bristol?