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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
$126
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
6 h 44 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Glasgow will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
It's difficult to get from Norwich to Glasgow without transferring at least 2 times.
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G01060Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Glasgow:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Glasgow costing on average $124 (€102).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
The journey is about 59m faster (6h 13m by train vs 7h 12m by car) and roughly $54 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($124 (€102) vs $178 (€146)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C21590+ G80211+ L87951 | On time 7:55 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 6h39 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C21590+ C02036+ G01060+ W84199 | On time 7:55 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 8h01 | 3:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G00959+ G08088 · C02036+ G01060 | Delayed 8:15 AM 8:08 AMNorwich station (NRW) | 7h48 | 3:56 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5 transfers | |
C21811+ G80216+ L88260 | On time 8:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 7h18 | 4:10 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C21811+ G80216+ L87967 | On time 8:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 6h46 | 3:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C21591+ C01966+ G01064+ W84210 | On time 9:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 8h06 | 5:58 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
C21591+ G80224+ L87983 | On time 9:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 6h45 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C21810+ G80228+ L88001 | On time 10:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 6h44 | 5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Norwich to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€53) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€53) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 5:50 PM |
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Most Norwich to Glasgow trains use the Norwich to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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.
Exhibition Centre is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Exhibition Centre 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 Exhibition Centre.
Wi-Fi is available at Exhibition Centre.
Ticket office support is available at Exhibition Centre. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exhibition Centre: Parking, WC.
Available at Exhibition Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exhibition Centre: 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. 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.
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