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Compare coach, train and flight for London to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 555 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£122 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Glasgow from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Glasgow is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from London to Glasgow
The 557 km journey between London and Glasgow Scotland's largest city can be made by air, rail or bus. Of these by far the most convenient is air, with direct flights departing from all of the capital's main airports and lasting no more than 1 hour and 20 minutes. Going by train from Euston Station to Glasgow Central Station takes 4-5 hours, while travellers should allow twice as long for the bus service from Victoria Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station.
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FAQs: London to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow 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 London to Glasgow.
There are 3 travel options from London to Glasgow: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from London to Glasgow is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £18 compared to other travel options to Glasgow:
Taking a coach costs £23 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £41 for the same trip.
A coach is £44 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Glasgow costing on average £63.
The quickest way to travel from London to Glasgow is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 8 h on average.
Train takes 4 h 30 min on average.
The distance from London to Glasgow is approximately 344 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Glasgow is:
- 23 coaches per day.
- 22 flights a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Glasgow as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Glasgow:
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Flights most often depart from London at London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Glasgow at Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains from London to Glasgow most often leave from London Euston and arrive in Glasgow Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Glasgow:
- You can take a coach from London to Glasgow with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Cheap tickets can be found for £18 with National Express from London to Glasgow.
- You can take a flight from London to Glasgow with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Cheap tickets can be found for £41 with easyJet from London to Glasgow.
- You can go to Glasgow from London by train with Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper or Northern Rail (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for £63 with Avanti West Coast from London to Glasgow on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink with 19 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flights with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) with 21 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Glasgow as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from London to Glasgow.
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