The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 16 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 553 km
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£95 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h54 | 11:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h37 | 12:52 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:19 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h04 | 14:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h43 | 21:53 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h16 | 00:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 553 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 553 km |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 17:45 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
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