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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Norwich
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Norwich will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow for Norwich 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 509 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 27 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 and coach for Glasgow to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 509 km
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£101 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Norwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Norwich trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y66727+Y23285 · Y23512+ Y07456 | On time 08:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h54 | 15:09 Norwich station (NRW) | 3 changes | |
| Y66748+Y23288+Y07458 | On time 09:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h11 | 16:11 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
| Y72928+Y23294+Y07462 | On time 09:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h26 | 17:11 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
| Y66781+Y23297 · Y23514+Y07462 | On time 10:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h56 | 17:11 Norwich station (NRW) | 3 changes | |
Y66794+Y23300+ C23339+ Y09252 | On time 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 8h02 | 18:47 Norwich station (NRW) | 3 changes | |
| Y66823+Y23306+Y07468 | On time 11:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h27 | 19:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Norwich
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Trains from Glasgow to Norwich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 509 km distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 509 km |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 17:54 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Glasgow to Norwich trainsLNER, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Norwich from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Glasgow to Norwich
It's easy to travel by train from Glasgow to Norwich, with services that begin running from as early as 4:30 a.m. on weekdays and ending after 11:00 p.m. There are one to four trains scheduled during each hour of service, with four train companies operating the route.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Norwich?
Four train companies run services along this route. These are Cross Country, East Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway and Northern Rail. Each train company operates several scheduled services throughout the day.
How long is the train from Glasgow to Norwich?
The journey between Glasgow and Norwich can take anything from six hours 30 minutes to around 12 hours, although these longer durations tend to be for the evening services. Most morning services take anything from around seven to nine hours. Travellers can expect to make between one and three changes for each service, changing at stations such as Edinburgh Waverley, Peterborough and Warrington Bank Quay.
How many trains are there from Glasgow to Norwich?
Trains on this busy line begin operating extremely early - from 4:30 a.m. on some days of the week. There are between one and four trains that depart every hour until after 11:00 p.m. and typical commuter hours are particularly well served to meet the high passenger demand. The route is even well served at weekends, so travellers will have plenty of choice when making the journey between these two bustling cities.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Norwich?
Departure train station: Trains on this route depart from either Glasgow Queen Street or Glasgow Central. Glasgow Queen Street is the busy terminus station for the city and Glasgow Central is the main train hub. Both have facilities that include ticketing kiosks, coffee and food outlets, lounge and seating areas, ATMs and payphones, taxi ranks and trolleys.
Arrival train station: Norwich Railway Station is a terminus station and provides a wide array of visitor facilities. Passengers will find coffee kiosks, a newsagent and retail outlets, ticketing facilities, information boards, a passenger lounge and seating areas, lost luggage, trolleys, ATMs and WiFi. There is an adjacent car park, a taxi rank directly outside the station and bus services that also depart from outside.
FAQs: Glasgow to Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Norwich
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- 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 Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Nitshill Road
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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