How to get from Glasgow to Allanton
4 ways, 27 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 39 min | £3–4 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 39 min | £60–85 estimated |
| Train | 1h 7m | £5–18 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 1h 18m | £2–5 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:03 → 09:201h 17m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£5–18
- 08:09 → 09:201h 11m · 2 changesMcGill's Bus Service 23£5–18
- 08:13 → 09:311h 18m · 1 changeFirst Greater Glasgow X11£3–5
- 08:30 → 09:511h 21m · 1 changeStuart's Coaches 240X£2–5
- 08:47 → 09:541h 7m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£5–18
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Allanton?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 39 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 27 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Allanton?
- Bus is the cheapest, from £2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Allanton?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 1h 7m.
- How much is the bus from Glasgow to Allanton?
- Buses take about 1h 18m and cost £2–5 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Allanton from Glasgow by road?
- About 32 km, roughly 39 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £3–4; tolls and parking are extra.