The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Basildon
Cheapest price
£151
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Basildon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Basildon will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £151.
Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow for Basildon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 569 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 9 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.
7:458h09Glasgow15:54Basildon£1511One-way0 changes
7:458h09Glasgow15:54Basildon£1511One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Basildon
Trains from Glasgow to Basildon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £151 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 569 km distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 569 km |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £151 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from Glasgow to Basildon trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Glasgow and Basildon from £151. 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 to Basildon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Basildon 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 Basildon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Basildon
Most Glasgow to Basildon trains use the Glasgow Central to Basildon station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Basildon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
Which Basildon station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Basildon from Basildon city centre
Basildon train station facilities and services
Basildon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Beehive, The Edge Basildon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basildon. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basildon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basildon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basildon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basildon: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Basildon, Premier Inn Basildon South Hotel, Travelodge Basildon.
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