The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Glenfinnan
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£169
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£172
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
10 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
10 h 21 m
Trains on 17 Sept
3
Distance
689 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Glenfinnan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Glenfinnan will cost around £172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £169.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 3 trains from London to Glenfinnan, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 689 km distance in an average of 10 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 32 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.
11:3010h16London21:46Glenfinnan£1691One-way0 changes
12:3010h16London22:46Glenfinnan£1741One-way0 changes
12:1410h32London22:46Glenfinnan£1741One-way0 changes
12:3010h16London22:46Glenfinnan£1741One-way0 changes
11:3010h16London21:46Glenfinnan£1691One-way0 changes
12:1410h32London22:46Glenfinnan£1741One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Glenfinnan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Glenfinnan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £197.
Distance: 689 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£197 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price | £140 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 13m Average total duration 17h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Glenfinnan:
A flight is £75 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Glenfinnan costing on average £117.
A flight is £155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Glenfinnan costing on average £197.
Other travel options to Glenfinnan take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Coach takes on average 17h 43m.
Tickets start at around £197 compared to roughly £140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-57.07. The journey takes 10h 15m versus 10h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London to Glenfinnan train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Glenfinnan trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 London | 10h16 | 21:46 Glenfinnan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:14 London | 10h32 | 22:46 Glenfinnan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 London | 10h16 | 22:46 Glenfinnan | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Glenfinnan by coach, train or flight
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Why book with Omio vs Caledonian Sleeper?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from London to Glenfinnan.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London to Glenfinnan.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Glenfinnan
Trains from London to Glenfinnan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 689 km distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 689 km |
Average train duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 16:54 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast from London to Glenfinnan trainsCaledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Glenfinnan 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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Train companies: Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast from London to Glenfinnan trainsCaledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Glenfinnan 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 to Glenfinnan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Glenfinnan 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 Glenfinnan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Glenfinnan
Most London to Glenfinnan trains use the London Kings Cross to Glenfinnan station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Glenfinnan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Which Glenfinnan station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Glenfinnan from Glenfinnan city centre
Glenfinnan train station facilities and services
Glenfinnan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glenfinnan.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glenfinnan: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Glenfinnan: Bike Parking.
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