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Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to today, known for Turner works and broad historical collections on Millbank.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 London Victoria (VIC) will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for London Victoria (VIC) on Sat, Jun 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 556 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 7 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC):
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
The journey is about 1h 21m faster (5h 38m by train vs 6h 59m by car) and roughly $96 (€78) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($125 (€102) vs $222 (€181)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:58 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h16 | 12:14 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h19 | 1:36 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h28 | 3:28 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h02 | 4:38 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h29 | 10:32 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 5:30 PM |
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Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to today, known for Turner works and broad historical collections on Millbank.
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Upscale neighborhood of garden squares, white stucco terraces, boutiques, and photogenic mews streets just west of Victoria.
A classic British breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, grilled tomato, and toast. It is a traditional hearty start to the day in London.
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Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. Round up in taxis. No tip needed for pubs, counter service, or coffee unless you want to.
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