Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for 27 Mar

Cheapest price

£151

Average price

£151

Fastest journey

5 h 52 m

Average duration

6 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

589 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £151.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 589 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:335h52

Glasgow Central (GLC)

11:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1511One-way

0 changes

11:107h45

Glasgow Central (GLC)

18:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1521One-way

0 changes

Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	05:33 Glasgow Central (GLC)	5h52	11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0 changesDirect
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express	11:10 Glasgow Central (GLC)	7h45	18:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £32 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £32

Distance

588 km

Average train duration

6h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£68

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 47m

First train

05:33

Last train

18:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £32

Train companies: Virgin Trains and Lumo trains Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Find the best trains to Gatwick Airport (GTW) from Glasgow Central (GLC) with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains and Lumo from £64. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £64
Virgin Trains frequency: 12 a day

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train information with Lumo:

Average Duration: 7 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £141

FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can start from as little as £67 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is £137; 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 Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train time is 5 h 47 min covering the 365 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 03: 26. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 17: 40.

There are 6 trains a day from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or Lumo. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast or Lumo. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Gatwick Airport (GTW) from Glasgow Central (GLC) to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) including taking a train, coach or flight.