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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 552 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 10 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 train, coach and flight for London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 552 km
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:47 London Paddington (PAD) | 6h20 | 14:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:28 London Paddington (PAD) | 6h35 | 15:03 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:35 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h31 | 17:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 11:35. The fastest train covers the 552 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 552 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 11:35 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Elizabeth Line from London Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from £20. 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 Paddington (PAD) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) and Glasgow Central (GLC)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar 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.
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