Glasgow to Croydon train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Croydon

Showing times and prices for 16 Nov

Cheapest price

£149

Average price

£151

Fastest journey

5 h 44 m

Average duration

6 h 30 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

569 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Glasgow to Croydon will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £149.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow for Croydon 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 569 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 1 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.

Avanti West Coast
09:346h14
Glasgow
15:48Croydon
£1491One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
17:348h31
Glasgow
02:05Croydon
£1501One-way
0 changes
LNER
06:566h58
Glasgow
13:54Croydon
£1501One-way
0 changes
LNER
08:007h01
Glasgow
15:01Croydon
£1521One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:345h44
Glasgow
14:18Croydon
£1521One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Croydon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Croydon 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £66.

Distance: 569 km

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Coach
Flight

£98

Average Price

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£74

Average Price

6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 11m

Average total duration

9h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

Onboard

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Glasgow to Croydon train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Croydon trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 07:48
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
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On time
08:00 Glasgow Central (GLC)
6h02
14:02 East Croydon (ECR)
3 changes
avanti_west_coastW09782+assertis_tubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+southernY28447
On time
08:38 Glasgow Central (GLC)
5h32
14:10 East Croydon (ECR)
2 changes
avanti_west_coastW09786+assertis_tubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+southernY28457
On time
09:37 Glasgow Central (GLC)
5h33
15:10 East Croydon (ECR)
2 changes
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On time
10:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
6h45
16:45 East Croydon (ECR)
2 changes
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On time
10:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
6h39
16:39 East Croydon (ECR)
3 changes
scotrailY66788+london_north_eastern_railwayY23298+assertis_tubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+thameslinkY37101
On time
10:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
6h18
16:48 East Croydon (ECR)
3 changes
Sunday 16 November
london_north_eastern_railway06:56 Glasgow
6h58
13:54 Croydon0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Croydon

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Trains from Glasgow to Croydon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 569 km distance in 5h 35m.

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 £20
Distance
569 km
Average train duration
5h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£66
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
5h 35m
First train
03:10
Last train
23:40
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 £20

Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Croydon trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Croydon from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 32m
Cheapest Price
£66
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Glasgow to Croydon train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
For a visit to Croydon, 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, shopping areas, and enjoy local dining experiences.
Booking trains from Glasgow to Croydon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Croydon is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The train journey from Glasgow to Croydon covers a distance of 569 km and takes approximately 5h 35m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Glasgow to Croydon is 569 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow to Croydon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £98.
The train station in Glasgow that goes to Croydon is Glasgow Central (GLC), and it arrives at East Croydon (ECR).
The last train from Glasgow to Croydon departs at 23:40.
There is no night train service from Glasgow to Croydon.
The first train from Glasgow to Croydon leaves at 3:10.
Trains from Glasgow to Croydon run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Glasgow to Croydon.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow to Croydon.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Glasgow to Croydon.
To get from Glasgow to Croydon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Croydon

Glasgow
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Charing Cross (Glasgow). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Charing Cross (Glasgow) for your trip from Glasgow to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
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
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:15 Scottish Bookings only
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
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
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 14:14 Saturday 07:10 - 14:14 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, level access from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Hillington East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Carnegie Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 13:59 Saturday 06:55 - 13:59 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 both platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Muirend
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muirend Road
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