Leeds to Glasgow train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£73

Average price

£88

Fastest journey

4 h 19 m

Average duration

4 h 21 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

288 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to Glasgow will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.

Fast trains

To travel from Leeds to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.

CrossCountryC65936+ScotRailL90964
09:084h29
Leeds station (LDS)
13:37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£731One-way
1 change
CrossCountryC65933+ScotRailL90949
08:084h27
Leeds station (LDS)
12:35Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£851One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)W50421+LNERC71526+ScotRailL90949
08:164h19
Leeds station (LDS)
12:35Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
£891One-way
2 changes
TransPennine ExpressP13071+Northern Rail (3)G78657 · W45917+Avanti West CoastC49507
08:454h19
Leeds station (LDS)
13:04Glasgow Central (GLC)
£951One-way
3 changes
Northern Rail (3)W48404+TransPennine ExpressP13179
08:194h20
Leeds station (LDS)
12:39Glasgow Central (GLC)
£951One-way
1 change

Live departures

Leeds to Glasgow train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 May
Last updated at 11:03
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC65933+scotrailL90949
On time
07:08 Leeds station (LDS)
4h27
11:35 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1 change
northern_railW50421+london_north_eastern_railwayC71526+scotrailL90949
On time
07:16 Leeds station (LDS)
4h19
11:35 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
2 changes
northern_railW48404+transpennine_expressP13179
On time
07:19 Leeds station (LDS)
4h20
11:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
transpennine_expressP13071+northern_railG78657 · W45917+avanti_west_coastC49507
On time
07:45 Leeds station (LDS)
4h19
12:04 Glasgow Central (GLC)
3 changes
transpennine_expressP13071+northern_railG78657 · W45917+avanti_west_coastC49507
On time
07:45 Leeds station (LDS)
4h19
12:04 Glasgow Central (GLC)
3 changes
cross_countryC65936+scotrailL90964
On time
08:08 Leeds station (LDS)
4h29
12:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leeds to Glasgow?

The best time to book your train from Leeds to Glasgow is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leeds to Glasgow route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leeds 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 Leeds to Glasgow.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Glasgow

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Trains from Leeds to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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 £12
Distance
288 km
Average train duration
4h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Trains per day
6
Train providers
5
Fastest train
4h 1m
First train
05:15
Last train
20:16
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 £12

Train providers: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and East Coast trains Leeds to Glasgow

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and East Coast train tickets between Leeds and Glasgow from £30 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Leeds to Glasgow. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Leeds to Glasgow train information with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 4 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: £51

Trains from Leeds to Glasgow

Trains from Leeds to Glasgow are provided by CrossCountry, Virgin East Coast, TransPennine Express, and Northern rail. Some services run directly, but most have one or two changes, at Manchester Picadilly, York, or Edinburgh. Services start very early in the morning, with the first train generally leaving before 6:00 a.m. Trains then leave every 10-40 minutes throughout the day before the last train leaves after 3:30 a.m. Journey times vary but may last between 4 and 5 hours. Trains depart from Leeds Station which is centrally located on Neville Street, and arrive at Glasgow's Queen Street Station in the centre of the city, close to Buchanan Galleries.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Glasgow

Leeds
Glasgow
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your trip from Leeds to Glasgow.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Caffè Nero
  • KFC
  • Leon
  • McDonald's
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Pret a Manger
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • Delice de France
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
  • The Queens Hotel
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
  • Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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 Leeds.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
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
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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.

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