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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Avanti West Coast C22052 | 08:00AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h56 | 01:56PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Avanti West Coast C22052 | 08:00AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h03 | 01:03PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
London North Eastern Railway P78790 | 08:15AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h37 | 01:52PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Lumo P78790 | 08:15AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h32 | 01:47PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Avanti West Coast C21836 | 08:38AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h34 | 01:12PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
London North Eastern Railway P78813 | 09:00AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h39 | 02:39PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Fastest Journey
4 h 34 m
Average
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
555 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 344 miles (555 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Train providers 7 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 03:02 |
Last train 23:50 |
Travel between Glasgow and London from $62 (€56) with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, East Coast and Lumo! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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.
Train information from Glasgow to London with Virgin Trains:
Trains in the United Kingdom are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. Trains from Glasgow to London are operated by Virgin Trains, with a direct journey taking approximately 4.5 hours. Ten trains a day depart between around 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Other trains depart during the day with a slightly longer journey time and involve a connection at Crewe Station. Trains between Glasgow and London operate less frequently on weekends.
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Average prices for trains from Glasgow to London when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€164 |
1 Day in Advance |
€100 |
1 Week in Advance |
€97 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€83 |
1 Month in Advance |
€78 |
3 Months in Advance |
€47 |
Glasgow to London Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of the cost of train tickets from Glasgow to London by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Glasgow to London trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Trains from Glasgow to London depart from Glasgow Central Station which is located on the banks of the River Clyde and is within walking distance of the city center. The nearest underground station is across the river at Bridge Street Station. Glasgow has a large and efficient local train network, and frequent city bus routes operated by First Glasgow. Buses serve the suburbs and surrounding villages, and a taxi rank is located at the station.
Trains from Glasgow to London arrive at London Euston Station in the Camden district of the city. Attractions within walking distance include Regents Park Zoo, Camden Market and the Canal Museum on Regents Canal. Euston Station has good transport links with the rest of the city, and attractions such as the Tower of London, London Eye and Buckingham Palace, as well as museums and galleries. Regional trains from Euston cover the South East of England, while Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan underground lines stop at Euston Square Station. Frequent bus services to all parts of the capital are operated by Arriva London, London Central buses and Metroline. London has a regular night bus service and taxi ranks are located outside Euston Station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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