How to get to London from Glasgow

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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 £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 £23, and a flight costs an average of £18.

Distance: 555 km

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Train
Coach
Flight

£89

Average Price

£46

Average Price

Cheapest

£91

Average Price

6h 32m

Average total duration

6h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 3m

Average total duration

8h 33m

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30m

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5h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Glasgow to London

How to get to London from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80067+ScotrailL87922
    11:455h25
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    17:10London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £461One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80067+ScotrailL87922
    11:455h25
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    17:10London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £461One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • easyJetU2614
    21:051h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    22:15London Luton Airport
    £1471One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • LumoG25688
    18:185h45
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    0:03London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £511One-way
    0 changes
  • LumoG25688+ScotrailW68957
    17:376h26
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    0:03London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £541One-way
    1 change
  • ScotrailL88272+London North Eastern RailwayC02017
    17:536h46
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    0:39London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:2010h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    20:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £551One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:2010h40
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    21:00London, Victoria Coach Station
    £551One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:3511h10
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    18:45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £561One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2409
    7:051h20
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:25London Stansted Airport
    £1121One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2612
    14:301h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    15:45London Luton Airport
    £1141One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2868
    6:301h45
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:15London Gatwick Airport
    £1391One-way
    0 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

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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London is a coach with an average price of £46.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:

A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average £89.

A coach is £45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average £91.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 2m.

Coach takes on average 8h 33m.

The Glasgow to London distance is approximately 555 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 18 coaches per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Lumo to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo.
  • 14 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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