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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 Sep 19
€91
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€128
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 13 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Glasgow will cost around €128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Slough to Glasgow, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 541 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 53 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Slough to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €80, while a flight costs an average of €238.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€168 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €238 Average price | €165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Glasgow:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Glasgow costing on average €168.
A bus is €158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Slough to Glasgow costing on average €238.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 19m sooner (5h 40m by train vs 6h 59m by car). Tickets start at around €168 compared to roughly €165 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:08 AM Slough | 6h45 | 2:53 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:08 PM Slough | 5h53 | 6:01 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:08 PM Slough | 6h01 | 7:09 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Slough to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €143 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:43, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 336 miles (541 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 336 miles (541 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €143 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 2:43 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough 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 Slough to Glasgow trains use the Slough to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Slough and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Slough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Moon and Spoon, The Red Lion
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Slough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Slough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Slough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Slough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor, Moxy Slough, Travelodge Slough.
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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