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

The cheapest way to get from Birtley to Glasgow is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birtley to Glasgow is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birtley and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Birtley station to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Durham Road-Fire Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Birtley and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Birtley to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Gateshead and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Birtley to Glasgow?

The distance between Birtley and Glasgow is 176 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birtley to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Birtley to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Glasgow bus from?

Birtley to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Glasgow train from?

Birtley to Glasgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Birtley to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Birtley to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Birtley to Glasgow bus arrive?

Birtley to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birtley to Glasgow train arrive?

Birtley to Glasgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Birtley to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Birtley to Glasgow is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Birtley to Glasgow.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Glasgow.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h
£45–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 8m
£18–35
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Birtley to Glasgowcar 154.3 mi
2h 46m
£38–55
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
5h 12m
£56–168
Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 36m
£31–73
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
£40–168

Birtley to Glasgow by bus

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Birtley, Gateshead, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to Glasgow Queen Street via High West Street-Civic Centre, Gateshead, Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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