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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to London
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 25m. 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 €45.
Distance: 555 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€107 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to London
Travel to London 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 Glasgow to London.
There are 3 travel options to London from Glasgow. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to London from Glasgow is by taking a coach, which costs on average €24.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to London:
Taking a coach costs €24 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €48.
Taking a coach costs €23 less than taking a train, which costs on average €47 for the same trip.
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:
Taking a coach requires on average 8 h of travel time.
Getting to London by train takes 4 h 35 min on average.
The distance from Glasgow to London is approximately 555 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
- 24 coaches per day.
- 21 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from Glasgow 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 from Glasgow to London most often leave 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.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to London:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to London by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Glasgow to London tickets on Omio for €24.
- EasyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Glasgow to London for €48 on Omio.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo or Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Glasgow to London tickets on Omio for €47.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
- 19 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct flight available with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) 21 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Glasgow to London.
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