The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Airdrie
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
547 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Airdrie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Airdrie will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 2 trains that leave London for Airdrie 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 547 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 1 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 to Airdrie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Airdrie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 547 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£65 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Airdrie train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Airdrie trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:23 London | 6h34 | 10:57 Airdrie | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:31 London | 8h02 | 12:33 Airdrie | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:48 London | 5h44 | 10:32 Airdrie | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 London | 5h45 | 19:45 Airdrie | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Airdrie
Trains from London to Airdrie run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 547 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 547 km |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Lumo, Avanti West Coast, LNER from London to Airdrie trainsLumo, Avanti West Coast, LNER trains will get you between London and Airdrie from £27. 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 to Airdrie train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Airdrie 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 Airdrie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Airdrie
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00 Proposal to alter hours
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located in between Platform 1 and 2. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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 station car park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1 Blue Badge parking bays: 20
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park off Katherine Street
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