Cheapest price
€137
Average price
€161
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to London will cost around €161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €137.
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for London on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 555 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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 bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 555 km
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€105 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €141 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h34 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h38 | 1:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h33 | 1:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h08 | 2:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 555 km |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 23:45 |
You can travel by train between Glasgow and London with Virgin Trains, East Coast and Lumo for as low as €56. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Glasgow to London train information with Virgin Trains:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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