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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Glasgow
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£160
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
557 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Glasgow will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
Fast trains
To travel from Ilford to Glasgow you need to make at least 2 changes.
G23483+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+
C41061+
Y3944709:216h27
Ilford station (IFD)15:48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£1601One-way
3 changes
G23453+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+C41057+Y3943108:216h26
Ilford station (IFD)14:47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£1601One-way
3 changes
G24950+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+C41067+Y3946310:216h28
Ilford station (IFD)16:49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£1601One-way
3 changes
G24898+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+
W0242409:366h30
Ilford station (IFD)16:06Glasgow Central (GLC)
£1601One-way
2 changes
G24847+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W0242708:366h31
Ilford station (IFD)15:07Glasgow Central (GLC)
£1601One-way
2 changes
G24669+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W0242111:285h39
Ilford station (IFD)17:07Glasgow Central (GLC)
£1601One-way
2 changes
G23453+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+C41057+Y3943108:216h26
Ilford station (IFD)14:47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£1601One-way
3 changes
G23483+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+C41061+Y3944709:216h27
Ilford station (IFD)15:48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£1601One-way
3 changes
G24950+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+C41067+Y3946310:216h28
Ilford station (IFD)16:49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£1601One-way
3 changes
G24898+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W0242409:366h30
Ilford station (IFD)16:06Glasgow Central (GLC)
£1601One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Ilford to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 557 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£117 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ilford to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G23851+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W02430 | On time 08:36 Ilford station (IFD) | 5h26 | 14:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G23870+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W02428 | On time 09:36 Ilford station (IFD) | 5h24 | 15:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G23786+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W02425 | On time 10:36 Ilford station (IFD) | 5h28 | 16:04 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| L24064+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W02423 | On time 11:32 Ilford station (IFD) | 5h29 | 17:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| L24051+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+W02419 | On time 12:02 Ilford station (IFD) | 5h59 | 18:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| 06:06 Ilford | 7h04 | 13:10 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:36 Ilford | 6h34 | 13:10 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:51 Ilford | 6h28 | 13:19 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:36 Ilford | 6h31 | 14:07 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:51 Ilford | 6h24 | 14:15 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Ilford to Glasgow?
The best time to book your train from Ilford to Glasgow is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Ilford to Glasgow route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Ilford to Glasgow per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Ilford to Glasgow.
Trains
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Overview: Train from Ilford to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ilford to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £64 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 557 km distance in 5h 26m.
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 £64
Distance 557 km |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 04:26 |
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 £64
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Ilford to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Ilford and Glasgow from £64. 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 26m
Cheapest Price
£66
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: Ilford to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilford to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
In Glasgow, you can explore the vibrant West End, known for its bohemian atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively cafes. Take a stroll along the River Clyde to enjoy scenic views and modern architecture. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art for contemporary works or experience live music at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom. Discover Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage at the Tall Ship at Riverside. Don't miss the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and The Necropolis for a rich mix of art, history, and nature.
For a comprehensive experience of Glasgow, plan for 2 to 3 days to visit key attractions like the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Riverside Museum, and the Glasgow Cathedral, while also enjoying the vibrant music and food scene.
A day trip from Ilford to Glasgow is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 26m one way. Trains run twice per day.
Booking trains from Ilford to Glasgow in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Ilford to Glasgow can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £117.
To get from Ilford to Glasgow, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Glasgow is by coach, costing approximately £64.
The train station in Ilford that goes to Glasgow is Ilford station (IFD), and it arrives at Glasgow Central (GLC).
The train journey from Ilford to Glasgow offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. As you travel north, you'll pass through the rolling hills of the Midlands and the picturesque countryside of the Lake District, providing a variety of scenic views along the way.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ilford to Glasgow.
Yes, you can take the train from Ilford to Glasgow.
The train distance from Ilford to Glasgow is 557 km.
The train journey from Ilford to Glasgow covers a distance of 557 km and takes approximately 5h 26m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Ilford to Glasgow leaves at 4:26.
The last train from Ilford to Glasgow departs at 23:40.
Trains from Ilford to Glasgow run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ilford to Glasgow.
There is no night train service from Ilford to Glasgow.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilford and Glasgow
Ilford
Glasgow
The major train station for departures in Ilford is Ilford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ilford for your trip from Ilford to Glasgow.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ilford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Seven Kings
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop T, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop M, for Eastbound services Click here for map
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 07:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Ticket Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3 (covered storage) Platform 4 (uncovered storage) Station entrance (uncovered storage)
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Goodmayes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop D, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop C for Eastbound services Click here for map
The major train station for arrivals in Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your journey to Glasgow from Ilford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
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 Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Address
Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AFTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
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
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