Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to York
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to York will cost around £ 79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 50.
Train schedule Glasgow to York
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Fastest train times from Glasgow to York
Fastest Journey
3 h 36 m
Average
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
293 km
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Overview: Train from Glasgow to York
 | Distance | 182 miles (293 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 40 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £43 (€49) |
 | Train frequency | 9 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country |
Trains from Glasgow to York cover the 182 miles (293 km) long route taking on average 3 h 40 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 9 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £43, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £31. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in York.
Train companies: CrossCountry trains Glasgow to York
CrossCountry trains will get you from Glasgow to York from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Glasgow to York you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
It’s easy to book your CrossCountry train ticket from Glasgow to York online with Omio! Simply check the current CrossCountry train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route from Glasgow to York as well as relevant travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. Prices for CrossCountry trains from Glasgow to York start at £56 one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 182 miles (293 km). If you search for CrossCountry trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the CrossCountry tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when travelling by train from Glasgow to York. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Glasgow to York CrossCountry train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
- Average Price: £56
CrossCountry has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and travelling by train to York from Glasgow:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Glasgow to York
Trains from Glasgow to York are provided by CrossCountry and Virgin trains East Coast. There are up to three departures an hour throughout the day from the early hours of the morning until shortly before midnight. The journey takes around three and a half hours. The route from Glasgow Central Station is direct while trains leaving from Queen Street require a connection at Edinburgh Waverley Station. The first departure Sundays is later.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to York?
Departure Station:Trains from Glasgow to York depart from either Queen Street or Central Station. Both are located in the city centre and have car parks, bicycle storage, taxi ranks and bus stops. A regular shuttle bus service to Glasgow Airport departs from Queen Street Station while Glasgow Central is on the city's SPT subway network.
Arrival Station:Trains arrive in the attractive concourse of York Station. This large station has a car park, taxi rank, local bus stops and bicycle storage facilities and is located about 15 minutes walk from the city's historic heart.
Travel Tips: Trains from Glasgow to York
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Omio customers book a train from Glasgow Central to York most frequently for this route.
Where is the train station in Glasgow? Where is the train station in York?
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Glasgow Central, located approximately 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city centre of Glasgow. The most popular arrival train station in York, called York, is located around 0.5 miles (790 m) away from its city centre.
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Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
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