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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to London

Showing times and prices for 20 May

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Lumo
08:155h32
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
13:47London Kings Cross (KGX)
£811One-way
1 change
London North Eastern Railway
09:306h08
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
15:38London Kings Cross (KGX)
£941One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
08:005h54
Glasgow Central (GLC)
13:54London Euston (EUS)
£951One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern Railway
09:005h39
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:39London Kings Cross (KGX)
£981One-way
1 change
London North Eastern Railway
09:155h33
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:48London Kings Cross (KGX)
£1081One-way
1 change

Train timetableGlasgow to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, 20 May
Avanti West Coast
08:005h54
Glasgow Central (GLC)
13:54London Euston (EUS)
0 changes
Lumo
08:155h32
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
13:47London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
Avanti West Coast
08:384h34
Glasgow Central (GLC)
13:12London Euston (EUS)
0 changes
London North Eastern Railway
09:005h39
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:39London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern Railway
09:155h33
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:48London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern Railway
09:306h08
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
15:38London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change

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Train times from Glasgow to London

Showing times and prices for 20 May

Fastest Journey

4 h 34 m

Average

5 h 33 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

555 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
08:384h34
Glasgow Central (GLC)
13:12London Euston (EUS)
£1401One-way
0 changes
Lumo
08:155h32
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
13:47London Kings Cross (KGX)
£811One-way
1 change
London North Eastern Railway
09:155h33
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:48London Kings Cross (KGX)
£1081One-way
1 change
London North Eastern Railway
09:005h39
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:39London Kings Cross (KGX)
£981One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
08:005h54
Glasgow Central (GLC)
13:54London Euston (EUS)
£951One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from Glasgow to London

distanceDistance344 miles
durationAverage train duration4 h 44 min
priceAverage train ticket price£88 (€98)
frequencyTrain frequency16 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 16 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesVirgin Trains, East Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3)

Trains from Glasgow to London cover the 344 miles long journey taking on average 4 h 44 min with our travel partners like Virgin Trains, East Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £50, but the average price of train tickets is £88. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in London Waterloo.

Train providers: Virgin Trains, East Coast and Lumo trains Glasgow to London

Virgin Trains, East Coast and Lumo trains will get you to London from Glasgow from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Travelling by Train from Glasgow to London

Trains from Glasgow to London are run by Virgin Trains and run on average once per hour during the weekdays. Most trains are direct and take around 4hrs 30mins to arrive into London.

Know before you go:

  • Trains from Glasgow to London are run by Virgin Trains.
  • The average journey duration is 4hrs 30mins long, although some journeys can take just over 5hrs to complete.
  • Trains run from Glasgow to London from just past 04:18 until 18:40, although times may vary depending on the day of departure.
  • Trains run once every hour on average. Later in the evening, or early in the morning, this may decrease further.
  • Trains depart from Glasgow Central and arrive into London Euston.

Coach Station Information and Getting to the City Centre

Departing from Glasgow: Trains from Glasgow to London depart from Glasgow Central Station which is located on the banks of the River Clyde and is within walking distance of the city centre. The nearest underground station is across the river at Bridge Street Station. Glasgow has a large and efficient local train network, and frequent city bus routes operated by First Glasgow. Stagecoach and McGills buses serve the suburbs and surrounding villages, and a taxi rank is located at the station.

Arriving in London: Trains from Glasgow to London arrive at London Euston Station in the Camden district of the city. Regional trains from Euston cover the South East of England, while Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan underground lines stop at Euston Square Station. Frequent bus services to all parts of the capital are operated by Arriva London, London Central buses and Metroline. London has a regular night bus service and taxi ranks are located outside Euston Station.

Tips for Booking Cheap Trains from Glasgow to London

  • To get the best price it's important to book as far in advance as possible as prices climb as tickets sell out.
  • If you’re able to purchase a non-flexible fare, this will also save you money. This means travelling on a particular train at a particular time.
  • Travelling on a Wednesday is considerably cheaper than a Friday.
  • Avoid travelling at peak commuter trains, these will be the most expensive times.

FAQs: Glasgow to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to London.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to London can start from as little as £50 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to London is £88; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Glasgow to London train time is 4 h 44 min   covering the 344 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Glasgow to London leaves at 05: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Glasgow to London leaves at 23: 40.
Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day from Glasgow to London with Virgin Trains or Caledonian Sleeper. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the best Glasgow to London train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Virgin Trains, East Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Glasgow and London to compare what amenities they may offer.
Yes, you can take a night train from Glasgow to London with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

When departing from Glasgow, you have various train station options to start your route from including Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen Street. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in train stations like London Waterloo, London Euston and London Paddington.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Waterloo, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow to London is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to London including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and London

Glasgow
London
Glasgow Central is the most popular Glasgow railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Glasgow for your journey to London.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 30 - 21: 30 | Sun: 09: 15 - 21: 30
Public transport options for Glasgow Central
Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
Glasgow Queen StreetWifiParkingAccessibility
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for Glasgow Queen Street
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen StreetAccessibility
Amenities at station
AccessibilityAccessibility
Glasgow Airport
Charing Cross (Glasgow)ShoppingParkingATMAccessibility
Amenities at station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for Charing Cross (Glasgow)
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
Queens Park (Glasgow)ParkingAccessibility
Amenities at station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for Queens Park (Glasgow)
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Victoria Road
High Street (Glasgow)ShoppingParkingAccessibility
Amenities at station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transport options for High Street (Glasgow)
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station on High Street
Glasgow, Nithsdale Road
Glasgow, Telephone Exchange
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