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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Oct 14
$89
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$165
Fastest journey on Oct 14
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
5 h 36 m
Trains on Oct 14
9
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Glasgow will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
It's difficult to get from Luton to Glasgow without transferring at least 2 times.
W34007+
C04238+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
W34187+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
C04232
W34016+
C04224+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
C41862 · W70854 · C21649 · C21334
C41866 · W70858+
C00581+
G00959
W34187+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
C04232
C04220+
W34033+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
W34007+
C04238+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
W33912+
C04212+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
W34016+
C04224+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London EustonTrains from Luton to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€69) but you can travel from only $33 (€28) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (510 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€69) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 3:38 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Luton to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:25 PM Luton | 5h36 | 6:01 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
W33935+ W70854 · C21649 · C41862 | 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 7h03 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33912+ C04212 | 8:25 AM Luton station (LUT) | 5h37 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W45606+ W88039 · Y80826+ C00581 | 8:50 AM Luton station (LUT) | 7h14 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
G80224+ L87983+ G89693+ C41866 | 9:15 AM Luton station (LUT) | 7h22 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5 transfers | |
C41866 · W70858+ C00581+ W85188 | 9:15 AM Luton station (LUT) | 7h24 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34033+ C04220 | 9:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 5h35 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34016+ C04224 | 10:25 AM Luton station (LUT) | 5h39 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34187+ C04232 | 11:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 5h35 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W34007+ C04238 | 12:25 PM Luton station (LUT) | 5h36 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Luton to Glasgow trains use the Luton to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Luton and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
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