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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 £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. 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 £30, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 555 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£89 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to London
How to get to London from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:509h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station18:45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£551One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:509h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station18:45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£551One-way0 changes
Fastest
- U261419:501h10Glasgow International Airport21:00London Luton Airport£1221One-way0 changes
Other options
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G8006011:005h12Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)16:12London Kings Cross (KGX)£821One-way1 change- L87926+G8006612:005h12Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:12London Kings Cross (KGX)£821One-way1 change
- L87885+C0202810:305h29Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:59London Kings Cross (KGX)£821One-way1 change
- FlixBus8:5010h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station19:15London, Victoria Coach Station£551One-way0 changes
- FlixBus7:3511h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station18:45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£581One-way0 changes
- FlixBus7:3511h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station19:20London, Victoria Coach Station£581One-way0 changes
- U261215:451h15Glasgow International Airport17:00London Luton Airport£1181One-way0 changes
- U286621:101h30Glasgow International Airport22:40London Gatwick Airport£1181One-way0 changes
- U241116:251h20Glasgow International Airport17:45London Stansted Airport£1261One-way0 changes
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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
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
A coach is £23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average £71.
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average £89.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Coach takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 19 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and London as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Lumo to go to London by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
- 14 direct coaches per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo.
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