Glasgow to Croydon train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Croydon

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

$88

Average price

$156

Fastest journey

5 h 37 m

Average duration

6 h 10 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

569 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Croydon will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow for Croydon on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 569 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 9 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.

Avanti West Coast
03:28AM5h42
Glasgow
09:10AMCroydon
$881One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
04:33AM5h37
Glasgow
10:10AMCroydon
$921One-way
0 transfers
LNER
07:30AM7h09
Glasgow
02:39PMCroydon
$1981One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:00AM6h06
Glasgow
01:06PMCroydon
$2011One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
04:48AM6h18
Glasgow
11:06AMCroydon
$2031One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Croydon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €72.

Distance: 353 miles (569 km)

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Flight

€105

Average price

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€80

Average price

6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 11m

Average total duration

9h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Glasgow to Croydon train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Croydon trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 5:56 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanti_west_coast7:00 AM Glasgow
6h06
1:06 PM Croydon0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast7:38 AM Glasgow
5h32
1:10 PM Croydon0 transfersDirect
london_north_eastern_railway3:18 PM Glasgow
8h39
11:57 PM Croydon0 transfersDirect
Thursday, November 6
avanti_west_coast3:28 AM Glasgow
5h42
9:10 AM Croydon0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast4:33 AM Glasgow
5h37
10:10 AM Croydon0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast4:48 AM Glasgow
6h18
11:06 AM Croydon0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Croydon

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Trains from Glasgow to Croydon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 5h 35m.
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 $27 (€22)
Distance
353 miles (569 km)
Average train duration
5h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
$88 (€72)
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
5h 35m
First train
03:10
Last train
23:40
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 $27 (€22)

Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Croydon trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Croydon from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
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 company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 32m
Cheapest Price
$88 (€72)
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Croydon

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
FAQs
Typically, spending two to three days in Croydon allows visitors to explore its main attractions, enjoy local dining, and experience nearby sites.
The distance by train from Glasgow to Croydon is 353 miles (569 km).
The train station in Glasgow that goes to Croydon is Glasgow Central (GLC), which connects to East Croydon (ECR).
Train ticket prices from Glasgow to Croydon can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $88 (€72), while the average price is around $129 (€105).
The train from Glasgow to Croydon takes 5h 35m and runs 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Croydon is by bus, with a cost of around $27 (€22).
The last train from Glasgow to Croydon leaves at 11:40 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Glasgow to Croydon.
The first train from Glasgow to Croydon leaves at 3:10 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Glasgow to Croydon.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow to Croydon.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Glasgow to Croydon.
The train journey from Glasgow to Croydon offers varied scenery, including urban landscapes, rolling hills, and glimpses of the English countryside, providing a mix of city views and natural beauty.
A day trip from Glasgow to Croydon is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 35m. Trains operate 4 times per day over a distance of 353 miles (569 km).

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Glasgow to Croydon

Glasgow
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Charing Cross (Glasgow). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Charing Cross (Glasgow) for your trip from Glasgow to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Charing Cross (Glasgow)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Public transit options for Glasgow Central
  • Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
  • Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • 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
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:15 Scottish Bookings only
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for High Street (Glasgow)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station on High Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 14:14 Saturday 07:10 - 14:14 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, level access from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Hillington East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Carnegie Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 13:59 Saturday 06:55 - 13:59 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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 both platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Muirend
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muirend Road

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