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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L878158:15 AM6h25Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:40 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$821One-way2 transfers- G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L878389:00 AM5h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$821One-way2 transfers
- G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L878389:00 AM5h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$821One-way2 transfers
- C02006+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L878158:15 AM6h25Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:40 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$821One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $116 (€93).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
The journey is about 2h 5m faster (4h 59m by train vs 7h 4m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($116 (€93) vs $147 (€119)). 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.
Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87815+C02006+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h25 | 2:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L87838+G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h49 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 10:36. The fastest train covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 5h 48m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 48m |
First train 7:15 AM |
Last train 10:36 AM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $26 (€21). 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 Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
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