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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Major city museum and gallery with art, natural history and cultural collections. A reliable choice for a broad introduction to Glasgow.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£137
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 9 m
Trains on 05 Sept
11
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Market Harborough to Glasgow you need to make at least 2 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 435 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Market Harborough to Glasgow:
A flight is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Market Harborough to Glasgow costing on average £25.
A flight is £111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Market Harborough to Glasgow costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Coach takes on average 7h 30m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (5h 10m by train vs 5h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £131 compared to roughly £86 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.
The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Glasgow trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:02 Market Harborough | 11h24 | 9:26 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 22:32 Market Harborough | 9h50 | 8:22 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 1:15 Market Harborough | 9h45 | 11:00 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:31 Market Harborough | 7h08 | 14:39 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:32 Market Harborough | 5h45 | 15:17 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:32 Market Harborough | 7h07 | 18:39 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:32 Market Harborough | 5h45 | 19:17 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:32 Market Harborough | 6h41 | 21:13 Glasgow | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:32 Market Harborough | 5h50 | 21:22 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:32 Market Harborough | 6h45 | 22:17 Glasgow | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:32 Market Harborough | 16h22 | 12:54 Glasgow | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Market Harborough to Glasgow run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 5m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 18:07 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.
Major city museum and gallery with art, natural history and cultural collections. A reliable choice for a broad introduction to Glasgow.
Riverside transport museum in a striking modern building, with vintage vehicles, street displays and exhibits on Glasgow’s industrial past.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s house museum, presenting Arts and Crafts interiors and furnishings that reveal his domestic design ideas.
Large urban park with formal gardens, broad lawns and the university nearby. Ideal for walks, museums and a classic West End atmosphere.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings and statues. A practical starting point for sightseeing and city events.
Lively West End street known for independent shops, colourful tenements, murals and a local feel that contrasts with the main shopping core.
Minced beef in gravy topped with mashed potato, then baked. A comforting Scottish staple long associated with home cooking and city pubs.
A bowl of oats slowly cooked with water or milk. Traditional Scottish porridge is prized for its simplicity and deep link to everyday life.
A crisp fried fritter made from sliced potato in batter, a classic Glasgow chippy order often served with fish or as part of a supper.
Traditional Glasgow institution known for seafood, oysters and classic Scottish dishes in a lively historic dining room.
Popular city centre spot for fresh seafood and fish and chips, with a casual setting and strong local following.
Well-known pub and restaurant serving haggis, pies and other Scottish favourites in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Restaurants often add 10-12.5% service; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough to Glasgow 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Market Harborough to Glasgow trains use the Market Harborough to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Market Harborough and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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 options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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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