4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Glasgow will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Glasgow 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 412 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 24 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 coach, train and flight for Leicester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 412 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£89 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leicester to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Glasgow trains for today, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C72517+ W05511+L02369 | On time 08:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 4h58 | 13:16 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C72519+W05515+W01952 | On time 09:15 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h07 | 14:22 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C72521+W05520+L02372 | On time 10:16 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h01 | 15:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C72525+W05525+W02929 | On time 11:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h08 | 16:26 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C72526+W05530+C01379 | On time 12:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h03 | 17:21 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C72530+P05533+L02376 | On time 13:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h06 | 18:24 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Glasgow
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Trains from Leicester to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Glasgow from £22. 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 Leicester to Glasgow
Travellers looking to catch a service from Leicester to Glasgow will find plenty of choices, whether they are travelling during busy commuter periods or as tourists during off-peak periods. There are often up to five scheduled services per hour operated by four train companies: Cross Country, First Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway and Virgin Trains. Mobile tickets are also available on many of the services for added convenience.
Which train companies travel from Leicester to Glasgow?
Scheduled train services between Leicester and Glasgow are operated by Cross Country, First Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway and Virgin Trains. Each service typically runs one train per hour and at busy periods, there will often be trains from all operators on offer within each 60-minute period.
How long is the train from Leicester to Glasgow?
The quickest journey takes around four hours 30 minutes and is operated by Cross Country trains with a change at Nuneaton. The average journey takes around five hours 50 minutes and services can have anything from one to three changes.
How many trains are there from Leicester to Glasgow?
There are sometimes as many as four trains scheduled for each hour of departure, especially during busy commuter periods during the week. Trains start to run from around 6:00 a.m. on weekday mornings and continue until around 11:00 p.m. It's worth noting that the final trains of the day - typically those leaving after 10:00 p.m. - have longer journeys of around ten hours in total, with at least one change.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leicester to Glasgow?
Departure train station: Leicester Train Station is a major stop for many services travelling to London. Thanks to a recent upgrade, the original Victorian building retains its impressive architecture but now has open-plan and accessible facilities that include information boards, ticketing machines, ATMs, coffee kiosks, newsagents and retail outlets, WiFi and toilets. There is a taxi rank and car park and buses are just a short walk away.
Arrival train station: Glasgow Central Station is located in Glasgow city centre. It has retail outlets, a coffee kiosk and newsagent, seating areas, a waiting lounge, ticket kiosks and information display boards, trolleys, ATMs and WiFi. The taxi rank is directly outside the station along with bus stops.
FAQs: Leicester to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Glasgow
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation 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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:15 Saturday 06:30 - 23:15 Sunday 10:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Osborne Street
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