The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC)
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 Victoria (VIC) will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for London Victoria (VIC) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 556 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 24 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 coach, train and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 556 km
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£83 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h05 | 14:05 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 556 km distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 556 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 07:15 |
Last train 16:10 |
Train companies: LNER, Avanti West Coast from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) trainsLNER, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and London Victoria (VIC) from £22. 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 Victoria (VIC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 Victoria (VIC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and London Victoria (VIC)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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