4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Glasgow will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 3 trains that leave Watford 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 532 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 39 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.
8:385h39Watford14:17Glasgow£691One-way0 changes- 11:385h43Watford17:21Glasgow£701One-way0 changes
21:518h39Watford6:30Glasgow£1501One-way0 changes
- 8:385h39Watford14:17Glasgow£691One-way0 changes
- 11:385h43Watford17:21Glasgow£701One-way0 changes
- 21:518h39Watford6:30Glasgow£1501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Watford to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 532 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£108 Average Price | £75 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Watford to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33217+ C34124 | Delayed 8:06 8:28Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h51 | 15:19 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
 L22955+W33349+C34124 | Delayed 7:46 8:28Watford High Street (WFH) | 5h42 | 14:10 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W33266 · W33349 | On time 8:34 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h36 | 14:10 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| L22955+W33349 | On time 8:46 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h24 | 14:10 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33217 | On time 9:06 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 6h13 | 15:19 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L12491+W33144+C34150 | Delayed 8:45 9:28Watford High Street (WFH) | 5h39 | 15:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W33353 · W33144 | On time 9:36 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h31 | 15:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| L12491+W33144 | On time 9:45 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h22 | 15:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| L13343+W33089+C34177 | Delayed 9:44 10:28Watford High Street (WFH) | 5h38 | 16:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W33352 · W33089 | On time 10:36 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h30 | 16:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33378+C34184 | Delayed 10:07 10:43Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h35 | 17:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33288 · W33378+C34198 | Delayed 10:36 11:13Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h05 | 17:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Glasgow
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Trains from Watford to Glasgow run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 532 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 532 km |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper from Watford to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Watford and Glasgow from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Watford to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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 Watford and Glasgow
Most Watford to Glasgow trains use the Watford Junction to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Watford and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Watford station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to Watford Junction from Watford city centre
Watford Junction train station facilities and services
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Watford High Street from Watford city centre
Watford High Street train station facilities and services
Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford High Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Bushey from Watford city centre
Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:
Bushey train station facilities and services
Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bushey.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bushey: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
Getting to Ashfield from Glasgow city centre
Ashfield is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Ashfield train station facilities and services
Ashfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ashfield.
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, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ashfield: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ashfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashfield: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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