The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Glasgow
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Glasgow will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 4 trains that leave Watford for Glasgow on Sun, Nov 30, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 532 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 8 h 57 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Watford to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 330 miles (532 km)
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5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Watford to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO043800+ L33537+ W09538 · W10505 | On time 8:24 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h15 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
L33537+ W09538 · W10505+ C26810 | On time 8:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 6h01 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
L34484+ W09870 | On time 8:48 AM Bushey (BSH) | 5h14 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
L34506+ W09543 · W10510 | On time 8:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 6h21 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
LO043500+ L33547+ W09543 · W10510 | On time 9:24 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 5h53 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
L34513+ W09639+ Y07414+ W10510 | On time 9:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 5h51 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
L33547+ W09543 · W10510 | On time 9:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h39 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
L34497+ W09872 | On time 9:48 AM Bushey (BSH) | 5h12 | 3:00 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
L34518+ W09549 · W10515+ C27290 | On time 9:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 6h46 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
LO043300+ W10363+ L33400+ W10515 | On time 10:09 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h33 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
LO043300+ W10363 · W09549 · W10515 | On time 10:09 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h33 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
L34525+ W09644+ Y07417+ W10515 | On time 10:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 6h16 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
L33559+ W09549 · W10515+ C27290 | On time 10:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 6h04 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
L33571+ W09554 · W10490 · W09881 | On time 11:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 6h22 | 6:00 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
LO042700+ W10370+ L33411+ W10520 | On time 12:09 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 6h30 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
L33583+ W09558 · W10520+ C26801 | On time 12:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 6h01 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
L33594+ W09565 · W10527 | On time 1:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 5h39 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
![]() | 4:13 AM Watford | 8h57 | 1:10 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Glasgow
Trains from Watford to Glasgow run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€65) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 330 miles (532 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 330 miles (532 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€65) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from Watford to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Watford and Glasgow from $49 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Watford to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Watford to Glasgow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 21:00 Saturday 08:15 - 15:15 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Bushey Station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind the Ticket Office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday 10:30 - 12:30
- Type of shops available: Local shops nearby
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category B2. Long sloping ramp from station entrance to booking hall. Level access from booking hall to platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Outside booking office. Sloped passage from entrance to booking hall.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop C in Prestwick Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Prestwick Road for southbound services to Euston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Ashfield Street, directly in front of the station entrance
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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