The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Liverpool Street (LST) for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 555 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 5 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 London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 555 km
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£96 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:29 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 6h05 | 13:34 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 17:48. The fastest train covers the 555 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 555 km |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 17:48 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Liverpool Street (LST) and Glasgow Central (GLC)
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- 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: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- 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.
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