The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
6 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
6 h 1 m
Trains on 24 Sept
1
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) you need to make at least 2 changes.
G80215+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
L879599:046h01London Victoria (VIC)15:05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£531One-way2 changes
G80215+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
L879599:046h01London Victoria (VIC)15:05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£531One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach for London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £204.
Distance: 556 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £204 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ):
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) costing on average £126.
A coach is £141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) costing on average £204.
Other travel options to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Coach takes on average 10h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 58m sooner (5h 16m by train vs 7h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £126 compared to roughly £109 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ G25698+ L87967 | On time 9:49 London Victoria (VIC) | 5h49 | 15:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ G80221+ L87975 | On time 10:04 London Victoria (VIC) | 6h02 | 16:06 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ W34033+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 10:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 5h15 | 15:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ G80215+ L87959 | 9:04 London Victoria (VIC) | 6h01 | 15:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) by coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:49, the last at 08:49. The fastest train covers the 556 km distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 556 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 8:49 |
Last train 8:49 |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo trains will get you between London Victoria (VIC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) from £38. 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 Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Victoria (VIC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Most London Victoria (VIC) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains use the London Kings Cross to Glasgow Queen Street station pair. Use this guide to compare London Victoria (VIC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
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