Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$215

Average price

$215

Fastest journey

5 h 59 m

Average duration

6 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

589 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $215 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $215.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 589 km distance in an average of 6 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 59 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 7 h 58 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.

10:34AM5h59

Glasgow Central (GLC)

04:33PMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$2151One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM7h58

Glasgow Central (GLC)

05:58PMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$2151One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €60.

Distance: 365 miles (588 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€159 Average price	€52 Average price Cheapest	€103 Average price
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

United Kingdom

Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€60) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $46 (€37)

Distance

365 miles (588 km)

Average train duration

6h 1m

Cheapest ticket price

$75 (€60)

Trains per day

Fastest train

5h 47m

First train

04:48

Last train

14:57

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $46 (€37)

Train companies: Virgin Trains and Lumo from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains

For as little as $91 (€73) you can travel by train between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Virgin Trains and Lumo. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

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 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.

Virgin Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $91
Virgin Trains frequency: 12 a day

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Lumo from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train information:

Average Duration: 7 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $199

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can start from as little as $96 (€77) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is $194 (€155); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is on average 5 h 47 min for the 365 mile (588 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 3: 26 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 5: 40 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or Lumo. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast or Lumo. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Gatwick Airport (GTW) from Glasgow Central (GLC) including taking a train, bus or flight.