How to get to London from Glasgow
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4.6Travel Information between Glasgow and London
 Distance | 344 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | £23 - £49 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £23 • 8 h |
 Fastest mode | Flight • £49 • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus, easyJet or Virgin Trains |
Take a train, coach or flight to travel 344 miles between Glasgow and London. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus, easyJet or Virgin Trains among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Glasgow to London.
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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.
Buses from Glasgow to London
Coaches depart Glasgow daily bound for London Victoria Coach station departing with a first service of 7:45 a.m. each morning. Total journey times range from 10 to 11 hours with direct services and one-change connecting routes available throughout the day. A service runs at least once every 3 hours throughout the day with a final departure time of 10:30 p.m. with the express overnight service totalling 8 hours 15 minutes.
Trains from Glasgow to London
First trains from Glasgow Central department at 4.28 a.m. each morning direct to London Euston. Services take on average 4 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on exact number of stops and any connections required. Services run regularly throughout the morning and early afternoon with upwards of 2-3 services per hour in peak. Services are operated by Virgin Trains with standard and first class carriage available. Last direct trains leave at 11.40 p.m. each night arriving in London Euston at 7:09 a.m.
Flights from Glasgow to London
Flights from Glasgow to London are operated by British Airways Ryanair and easyJet - commencing direct flights from 6:00 a.m. each morning and running at least one flight per hour during peak and morning before a final direct flight departure of 9.35 p.m. Journeys usually take no longer than 1 hour 15 minutes on any direct flight.
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Travel on National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus travel to London from Glasgow at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Glasgow to London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the leading travel operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
FAQs: Glasgow to London
There are 3 travel options from Glasgow to London: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London is a coach with an average price of £23.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
A coach is £26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average £49.
A coach is £11 less than a train with an average ticket price of £34 from Glasgow to London.
The fastest way to get to London from Glasgow is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 39 min of travel time.
London is approximately 344 miles away from Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
- 10 coaches a day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route 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 mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central and arrive in London Euston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to London:
- You can travel by coach from Glasgow to London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus, and you can find Megabus Glasgow to London tickets for £23 on Omio.
- You can go to London from Glasgow by plane with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). You'll see cheap plane tickets for £49 with easyJet from Glasgow to London on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Glasgow and London with Virgin Trains, East Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3), and you can find Lumo Glasgow to London tickets for £34 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct coaches per day to London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to London with Virgin Trains or Caledonian Sleeper with 16 direct trains per day.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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