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Compare train for Glasgow International Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€87 Average price | €80 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Glasgow International Airport to Leicester trains with Omio?
ScotRail operates all train services from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester. Omio is the only official third party seller for ScotRail tickets.
Why book with Omio vs ScotRail?
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: ScotRail tickets can only be bought on Omio or ScotRail's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for ScotRail tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell ScotRail tickets as they are not official sellers.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester
Trains from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€65) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:27, the last at 11:40. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€65) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 11:27 |
Last train 11:40 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester trainsScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow International Airport and Leicester from $43 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow International Airport to Leicester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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