- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
zł794
Average price
zł794
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Glasgow will cost around zł794 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł794.
Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Glasgow on Wed, Aug 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 545 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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 Taunton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł296. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł296, and a flight costs an average of zł371.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł953 Average price | zł415 Average price Cheapest | zł1198 Average price | zł724 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Glasgow:
A bus is zł538 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Glasgow costing on average zł953.
A bus is zł783 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taunton to Glasgow costing on average zł1198.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (6h 35m by train vs 7h 4m by car). Tickets start at around zł953 compared to roughly zł724 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.
Direct services run with Cross Country.
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 Taunton to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:53 AM Taunton | 6h28 | 5:21 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Taunton to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł588 but you can travel from only zł296 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average train duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price zł588 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 4:53 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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 Taunton 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 Taunton to Glasgow trains use the Taunton to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Taunton and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Taunton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Taunton.
Wi-Fi is available at Taunton. ATMs are available at Taunton.
Ticket office support is available at Taunton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Taunton: Parking, WC.
Available at Taunton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taunton: 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 subway and the lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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.
High Street (Glasgow) is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
High Street (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at High Street (Glasgow).
Ticket office support is available at High Street (Glasgow). 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 High Street (Glasgow): Parking.
Available at High Street (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Street (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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