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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 an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 555 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£95 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price | £162 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Glasgow:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Glasgow costing on average £95.
A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Glasgow costing on average £148.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Coach takes on average 11h 6m.
The journey is about 2h 17m faster (5h 14m by train vs 7h 31m by car) and roughly £68 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£95 vs £162). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Glasgow from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Glasgow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Glasgow are Edinburgh, Belfast, Stirling, Dunoon and Perth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Glasgow on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Belfast is best known for its shipbuilding past and the story of the Titanic. It blends Victorian streets, political history and a lively arts and pub scene in a compact setting.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
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.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Glasgow:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Glasgow costing on average £95.
A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Glasgow costing on average £148.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Coach takes on average 11h 6m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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