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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Otford
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£319
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£319
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
585 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Otford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Otford will cost around £319 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £319.
To travel from Glasgow to Otford you need to make at least one change.
4:286h19Glasgow10:47Otford£3191One-way1 change- 11:366h11Glasgow17:47Otford£3191One-way1 change
- 12:406h37Glasgow19:17Otford£3191One-way1 change
- 13:336h14Glasgow19:47Otford£3191One-way1 change
- 11:366h11Glasgow17:47Otford£3191One-way1 change
- 13:336h14Glasgow19:47Otford£3191One-way1 change
- 4:286h19Glasgow10:47Otford£3191One-way1 change
- 12:406h37Glasgow19:17Otford£3191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Glasgow to Otford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Otford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £277 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £277, while a train costs an average of £277.
Distance: 585 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£277 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (6h 13m by train vs 7h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £277 compared to roughly £114 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow to Otford train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Otford trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:36 Glasgow | 6h11 | 17:47 Otford | 1 change | |
| 12:40 Glasgow | 6h37 | 19:17 Otford | 1 change | |
| 13:33 Glasgow | 6h14 | 19:47 Otford | 1 change | |
 | 23:40 Glasgow | 8h37 | 8:17 Otford | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 4:28 Glasgow | 6h19 | 10:47 Otford | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow to Otford by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Otford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Otford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 585 km distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 585 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from Glasgow to Otford trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Glasgow and Otford from £107. 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 Otford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Otford 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 Otford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Otford
Most Glasgow to Otford trains use the Glasgow Central to Otford station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Otford 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 Otford station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Otford from Otford city centre
Otford train station facilities and services
Otford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Otford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Otford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Otford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Otford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Otford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from Car Park entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance ramp. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge.Step free Interchange between platforms in excess of 400 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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