How to travel from Glasgow to London

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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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €39.

Distance: 555 km

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€104

Average price

€48

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Cheapest

€119

Average price

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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30m

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9h 59m

Average total duration

9h 29m

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30m

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5h 20m

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2h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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Megabus

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easyJet

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from Glasgow to London

How to get from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM10h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM10h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU2405
03:50PM1h10
Glasgow International Airport
05:00PMLondon Luton Airport
1331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY39313+LNERC40896
09:00AM5h11
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
02:11PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
991One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02948 · W03157
08:00AM5h03
Glasgow Central (GLC)
01:03PMLondon Euston (EUS)
1061One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39290+LNERY11826
08:15AM5h47
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
02:02PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
1061One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM10h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
09:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM11h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
06:45PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM11h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
07:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
391One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2415
07:20PM1h15
Glasgow International Airport
08:35PMLondon Stansted Airport
661One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2870
08:35PM1h25
Glasgow International Airport
10:00PMLondon Gatwick Airport
1071One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2403
09:50AM1h15
Glasgow International Airport
11:05AMLondon Luton Airport
1291One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London is a bus with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:

A bus is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average €39.

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average €42.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 8h 35m.

The Glasgow to London distance is approximately 555 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo, easyJet, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct flights per day with British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2).
  • 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, easyJet, Caledonian Sleeper.
  • 15 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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