The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to Glasgow
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 3,846
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 3,846
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 6 h 29 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 6 h 29 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Glasgow will cost around ฿ 3,846 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 3,846.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 1 trains from Basingstoke to Glasgow, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 29 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.

7:48 AM 6h29 Basingstoke 2:17 PM Glasgow ฿ 3,846 1 One-way 0 changes

7:48 AM 6h29 Basingstoke 2:17 PM Glasgow ฿ 3,846 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Glasgow
Trains from Basingstoke to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 3,985 but you can travel from only ฿ 1,529 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 553 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 553 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 3,985 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Live departures
Basingstoke to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Glasgow trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34033+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ L78757 | Delayed 10:30 AM 8:35 AMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h26 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00855+ W33935 | On time 8:48 AM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h29 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00855+ W35358+ W34033+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 8:48 AM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h13 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
W34016+ L78765+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | Delayed 11:30 AM 9:36 AMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h28 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00858+ W34286+ W85188 | On time 9:49 AM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h50 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00858+ W34472+ W34016+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 9:49 AM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h15 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
W34069+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ L80208 | Delayed 2:30 PM 12:35 PMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h42 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00875 · G01075 | On time 12:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 8h34 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00875+ W34292 | On time 12:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h37 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00875+ W35182+ W34069+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 12:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h29 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
W34082+ L80218+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 1:35 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h27 | 8:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00879 · G00716 · G01080 | On time 1:50 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 8h25 | 10:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00879+ W34289+ W85206 | On time 1:50 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h49 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00879+ G15047+ W34082+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 1:50 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h12 | 8:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
C01984+ G01075+ L79403+ L87803 | Delayed 3:33 PM 1:58 PMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 7h07 | 9:05 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5 changes | |
C01319+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ L80228 | Delayed 4:30 PM 2:35 PMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h31 | 9:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00887+ W34287 | On time 2:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h25 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00887+ W34498+ C01319+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 2:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h18 | 9:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
Y14751+ L79414 · L81038+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Euston | On time 2:58 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 7h06 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 changes | |
W34169+ L80238+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | Delayed 5:30 PM 3:37 PMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h32 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00891+ W34291 · C01320 | On time 3:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 7h25 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00891+ G15048+ W34169+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 3:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h21 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
C01320+ L80248+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | Delayed 6:30 PM 4:35 PMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h38 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00895+ W34288 | On time 4:49 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h29 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00895+ G14908+ C01320+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | On time 4:49 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h24 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
W34180+ L80258+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | Delayed 7:30 PM 5:35 PMBasingstoke station (BSK) | 6h34 | 12:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G00901+ W34513+ W34180+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 5:49 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 6h20 | 12:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
C04572+ G00694+ L80298+ Tube from Vauxhall to London Euston | 9:36 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 9h49 | 7:25 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 changes | |
C04572+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ L80298 | On time 9:36 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 9h54 | 7:30 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
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FAQs: Basingstoke to Glasgow train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Glasgow
Most Basingstoke to Glasgow trains use the Basingstoke to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Basingstoke and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basingstoke station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to Basingstoke from Basingstoke city centre
Basingstoke train station facilities and services
Basingstoke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basingstoke.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Basingstoke. ATMs are available at Basingstoke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basingstoke.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basingstoke: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basingstoke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basingstoke: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.









