- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$203
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Glasgow will cost around $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 7 trains that leave Oxford for Glasgow on Sun, Aug 09, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 498 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 7 h 19 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.










Trains from Oxford to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 but you can travel from only $23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 309 miles (498 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 309 miles (498 km) |
Average train duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 1:06 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33793+ L38361+ Tube from London Marylebone to London Euston | Delayed 12:30 PM 10:45 AMOxford station (OXF) | 7h16 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G00707+ W33795 | On time 1:12 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 6h05 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00873+ W33795 | On time 1:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 5h38 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00873+ W85204 | On time 1:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 6h59 | 8:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00881+ W33798+ W85204 | On time 2:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 5h59 | 8:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Oxford | 7h19 | 3:49 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Oxford | 5h39 | 2:19 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:39 AM Oxford | 7h41 | 5:20 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Oxford | 5h39 | 3:19 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:28 AM Oxford | 7h19 | 5:47 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:39 AM Oxford | 6h04 | 4:43 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:39 AM Oxford | 5h39 | 5:18 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Oxford 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 Oxford to Glasgow trains use the Oxford to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, 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: 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.
Hillington West is 7 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hillington West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Hillington West. 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 Hillington West: Parking.
Available at Hillington West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hillington West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 1, 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.
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