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Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 555 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£97 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to London from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Glasgow to London
Located approximately 640 kilometres apart the journey from Glasgow to London is most convenient by air travel. On average flights take no longer than 2 hours 15 minutes with easy connections upon arrival. Coach travel offers flexible options for tighter budgets while train services run regularly with direct services starting early morning and running reliable schedules throughout the day.
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FAQs: Glasgow to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to London.
There are 3 options to travel to London from Glasgow including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London is a coach with an average price of £21.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
Taking a coach costs £21 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £42 for the same trip.
A coach is £20 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average £41.
The fastest way from Glasgow to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 8 h of travel time.
Getting to London by train takes 4 h 35 min on average.
The distance from Glasgow to London is approximately 344 miles.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
- Around 24 coaches per day.
- 21 flights a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Glasgow and London as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Glasgow to London:
- Coaches from Glasgow to London most often leave from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Flights from Glasgow to London most often leave from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Glasgow Central and tend to arrive in London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to London:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to London by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Glasgow to London tickets on Omio for £21.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Glasgow to London tickets on Omio for £42.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo or Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Glasgow to London tickets on Omio for £41.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 19 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flights with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) with 21 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Glasgow.
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