The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£176
Average price
£180
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
558 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Glasgow will cost around £180 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £176.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salisbury for Glasgow every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 558 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 22 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.
13:477h19Salisbury21:06Glasgow£1761One-way0 changes
7:467h18Salisbury15:04Glasgow£1801One-way0 changes
8:158h22Salisbury16:37Glasgow£1821One-way0 changes
7:467h18Salisbury15:04Glasgow£1801One-way0 changes
13:477h19Salisbury21:06Glasgow£1761One-way0 changes
8:158h22Salisbury16:37Glasgow£1821One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Salisbury to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 558 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£158 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salisbury to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Glasgow trains for today, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:27 Salisbury | 7h39 | 18:06 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 7:46 Salisbury | 7h18 | 15:04 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Salisbury to Glasgow trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper, South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Salisbury to Glasgow.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper, South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Salisbury to Glasgow.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Salisbury to Glasgow.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Glasgow
Trains from Salisbury to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 558 km distance in 7h 14m.
Distance 558 km |
Average train duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 14m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Salisbury to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Salisbury and Glasgow 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: Salisbury to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Glasgow
Most Salisbury to Glasgow trains use the Salisbury to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salisbury station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to Salisbury from Salisbury city centre
Salisbury train station facilities and services
Salisbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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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