Glasgow to Southampton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.8 miles 582.3 km · straight line
428.4 miles actual route 689.5 km · driving distance
7h 50min estimated drive time
£65 - £80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glasgow from Southampton?

The distance from Glasgow to Southampton is 361.8 miles (582.3 km) as the crow flies. Southampton is located SSE of Glasgow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.4 miles, taking about 7h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glasgow and Southampton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Glasgow to Southampton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 50min £65 - £80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 24min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $51–$150* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Glasgow
55.86°N, 4.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
Southampton
50.91°N, 1.40°W
Europe/London
0m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM