There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
1h 53m£31–98Train via Warrington
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 42m£150–249Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
9h 46m£42–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Bristol377 mi
6h 8mDrive 377 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristolcar 377 mi
6h 8m£91–132Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
8h 56m£263–374Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
11h 28m£81–200
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bristol is 329 miles. The road distance is 379.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 7h 42m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can train via Warrington, which costs £150 - £250 and takes 7h 42m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Bristol, England?
easyJet and Ryanair fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Bristol Temple Meads via Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £260–370
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–150
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol.
Book your Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bristol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















