The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€128
Average price
€157
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Glasgow will cost around €157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €128.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
C75357 · C75008+
Y39490
C75387 · C75328+
Y39458
C74879+
W02929+
C74097
C74876+
W01952+
C74087
C74878+
L02372
C74878+
L02372
C74876+
W01952+
C74087
C74879+
W02929+
C74097
P22844+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+
W02429
C75357 · C75008+
Y39490Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oxford to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €129.
Distance: 498 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€166 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C74876+ W01952+ C74087 | On time 8:40 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 5h59 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
P22844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W02429 | On time 8:47 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 6h14 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C75387 · C75328+ Y39458 | On time 9:14 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 7h23 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C74878+ L02372 | On time 9:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 5h38 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C74879+ W02929+ C74097 | On time 10:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 6h00 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C75357 · C75008+ Y39490 | On time 11:12 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 7h06 | 6:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Glasgow
Trains from Oxford to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €129 but you can travel from only €36 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 498 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 498 km |
Average train duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €129 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 01:06 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, Lumo, Cross Country from Oxford to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, Lumo, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford and Glasgow from €36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Oxford to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oxford to Glasgow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:15 Saturday 06:30 - 23:15 Sunday 10:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Osborne Street
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Ashfield Street, directly in front of the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
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