Glasgow to London train
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4.6Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to London
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Train timetable Glasgow to London
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Train times from Glasgow to London
Fastest Journey
4 h 34 m
Average
5 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
555 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Glasgow to London
 Distance | 344 miles |
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 Average train duration | 4 h 34 min |
 Average train ticket price | £89 (€99) |
 Train frequency | 16 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 Train providers | Cross Country, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Glasgow to London cover the 344 miles long trip taking on average 4 h 34 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £89, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £86. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in London Euston.
Train companies: CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains Glasgow to London
CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Glasgow and London from £86. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Travelling by Train from Glasgow to London
Trains from Glasgow to London are run by Virgin Trains and run on average once per hour during the weekdays. Most trains are direct and take around 4hrs 30mins to arrive into London.
Know before you go:
- Trains from Glasgow to London are run by Virgin Trains.
- The average journey duration is 4hrs 30mins long, although some journeys can take just over 5hrs to complete.
- Trains run from Glasgow to London from just past 04:18 until 18:40, although times may vary depending on the day of departure.
- Trains run once every hour on average. Later in the evening, or early in the morning, this may decrease further.
- Trains depart from Glasgow Central and arrive into London Euston.
Coach Station Information and Getting to the City Centre
Departing from Glasgow: Trains from Glasgow to London depart from Glasgow Central Station which is located on the banks of the River Clyde and is within walking distance of the city centre. The nearest underground station is across the river at Bridge Street Station. Glasgow has a large and efficient local train network, and frequent city bus routes operated by First Glasgow. Stagecoach and McGills buses serve the suburbs and surrounding villages, and a taxi rank is located at the station.
Arriving in London: Trains from Glasgow to London arrive at London Euston Station in the Camden district of the city. Regional trains from Euston cover the South East of England, while Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan underground lines stop at Euston Square Station. Frequent bus services to all parts of the capital are operated by Arriva London, London Central buses and Metroline. London has a regular night bus service and taxi ranks are located outside Euston Station.
Tips for Booking Cheap Trains from Glasgow to London
- To get the best price it's important to book as far in advance as possible as prices climb as tickets sell out.
- If you’re able to purchase a non-flexible fare, this will also save you money. This means travelling on a particular train at a particular time.
- Travelling on a Wednesday is considerably cheaper than a Friday.
- Avoid travelling at peak commuter trains, these will be the most expensive times.
FAQs: Glasgow to London train
When departing from Glasgow, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Airport. When arriving in London, you can end your route in train stations like London Euston, London Victoria and London St Pancras International.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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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.
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Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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