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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Southampton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £70 - £120 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Southampton is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Southampton?

The distance between Glasgow and Southampton is 377 miles. The road distance is 419.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £120 - £280.

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

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Southampton bus from?

Glasgow to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Southampton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Southampton?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Southampton is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £280 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus via Birmingham, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Glasgow to Southampton bus arrive?

Glasgow to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Southampton train arrive?

Glasgow to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Southampton is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Glasgow to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Glasgow to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Southampton by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2h 56m
£39–169
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 29m
£120–272
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
12h 15m
£72–113
Drive 417.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Southamptoncar 417.5 mi
7h 16m
£106–152
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3h 56m
£94–233
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 16m
£61–163
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 1m
£85–191
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 4m
£70–193
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 5m
£109–435
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 56m
£163–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
13h 4m
£63–131

Glasgow to Southampton by train and subway

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Distance: 375.2 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Southampton, England?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Southampton Central via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 29m.

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