- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£60
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£79
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
5 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
5 h 59 m
Trains on 15 Sept
6
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milngavie to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milngavie to London will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
To travel from Milngavie to London you need to make at least one change.
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W69950Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milngavie to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 565 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £34 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milngavie to London:
A flight is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milngavie to London costing on average £34.
A flight is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milngavie to London costing on average £98.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Coach takes on average 9h 45m.
The journey is about 1h 42m faster (5h 32m by train vs 7h 14m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£98 vs £110). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milngavie to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W83742 · W68894+ C02015 | 6:36 Milngavie station (MLN) | 6h26 | 13:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
W34028+ W83742 | 6:36 Milngavie station (MLN) | 5h36 | 12:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
G08186+ W69950 | 6:53 Milngavie station (MLN) | 6h17 | 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W83759+ W33903 · W34095 | 7:06 Milngavie station (MLN) | 6h03 | 13:09 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
G08186+ L87797 · W83759 | 7:06 Milngavie station (MLN) | 6h04 | 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
W33903 · W34182+ W83759 · W83290 | 7:06 Milngavie station (MLN) | 5h57 | 13:03 London Euston (EUS) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Milngavie to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 565 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 565 km |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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Most Milngavie to London trains use the Milngavie to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Kings Cross. Use this guide to compare Milngavie and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milngavie has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Milngavie.
Wi-Fi is available at Milngavie.
Ticket office support is available at Milngavie. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milngavie: Parking, WC.
Available at Milngavie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milngavie: 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: 6, 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: No.
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 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
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
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 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.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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 options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
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 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.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Balham is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Balham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Balham.
Wi-Fi is available at Balham.
Ticket office support is available at Balham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Balham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Balham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Balham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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