- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to London will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 50 trains that leave Glasgow for London on Sat, Jun 20, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 555 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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.
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W33694Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average $120 (€99).
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average $124 (€102).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (6h 2m by train vs 7h 15m by car) and roughly $100 (€82) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($120 (€99) vs $221 (€181)). 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.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo.
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 Glasgow to London trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34029 | On time 5:33 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h41 | 10:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34271 | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h50 | 11:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34271 · W34170 | On time 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h15 | 11:03 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L87758+ G08175 | On time 6:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h10 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W69143+ C02002 | On time 6:06 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h55 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34181 | On time 6:29 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h43 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87776+ G08180 | On time 6:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h32 | 12:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87785+ C02015 | On time 7:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h47 | 1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34028 | On time 7:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h36 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87797+ G08186 | On time 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h25 | 1:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W33903 · W34182 | On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h03 | 1:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33903 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h38 | 1:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87815+ C02006 | On time 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h47 | 2:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34039 | On time 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h34 | 1:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87838+ G80049 | On time 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h09 | 2:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87845+ C01942 | 9:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h46 | 3:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W33970 | On time 9:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h36 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01362 · W33894 | On time 9:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h23 | 3:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C01362 | On time 9:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h00 | 3:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87861+ G80055 | On time 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h27 | 3:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87875+ C02029 | On time 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h47 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W33973 | On time 10:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h34 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87890+ G80061 | 10:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h32 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87904+ C02007 | On time 11:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h47 | 5:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34172 | On time 11:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h38 | 4:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87922+ G80067 | On time 11:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h25 | 5:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34160 · W34165 | 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h08 | 5:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W34160 | 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h44 | 5:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87930+ C02014 | On time 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h46 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34063 | On time 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h32 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87938+ G80073 | 12:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h25 | 6:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87945+ C02046 | On time 1:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h46 | 7:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W33889 | On time 1:33 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h41 | 6:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01365 | On time 1:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h01 | 7:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01365 · W33877 | On time 1:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h25 | 7:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C14763+ G80080 | On time 1:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h32 | 7:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87962+ G25680 | On time 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h22 | 7:37 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87962+ C01988 | 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h46 | 8:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34050 | On time 2:34 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h38 | 7:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87969+ C02070 | 2:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h26 | 8:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L87977+ C02066 | 3:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h47 | 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34020 | On time 3:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h36 | 8:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87985+ G80091 | On time 3:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h26 | 9:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W33999 | On time 3:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h57 | 9:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33999 · W34121 | On time 3:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h06 | 9:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L87994+ C01989 | On time 4:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h46 | 10:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34200 | 4:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h40 | 9:20 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88003+ G80097 | On time 4:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h25 | 10:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L88013+ C02062 | 5:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h54 | 11:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34195 | 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h57 | 10:27 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87750+ C02033 | On time 5:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h35 | 11:20 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G25688 | On time 6:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h41 | 11:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34259 | On time 6:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h00 | 11:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87787+ C02056 | On time 7:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h25 | 1:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
W33754 | 4:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h48 | 9:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Glasgow to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 344 miles (555 km) distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 344 miles (555 km) |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Trains in the United Kingdom are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. Trains from Glasgow to London are operated by Virgin Trains, with a direct journey taking approximately 4.5 hours. Ten trains a day depart between around 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Other trains depart during the day with a slightly longer journey time and involve a connection at Crewe Station. Trains between Glasgow and London operate less frequently on weekends.
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Average prices for trains from Glasgow to London when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€164 |
1 Day in Advance |
€100 |
1 Week in Advance |
€97 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€83 |
1 Month in Advance |
€78 |
3 Months in Advance |
€47 |
Glasgow to London Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of the cost of train tickets from Glasgow to London by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Glasgow to London trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Trains from Glasgow to London depart from Glasgow Central Station which is located on the banks of the River Clyde and is within walking distance of the city center. The nearest underground station is across the river at Bridge Street Station. Glasgow has a large and efficient local train network, and frequent city bus routes operated by First Glasgow. Buses serve the suburbs and surrounding villages, and a taxi rank is located at the station.
Trains from Glasgow to London arrive at London Euston Station in the Camden district of the city. Attractions within walking distance include Regents Park Zoo, Camden Market and the Canal Museum on Regents Canal. Euston Station has good transport links with the rest of the city, and attractions such as the Tower of London, London Eye and Buckingham Palace, as well as museums and galleries. Regional trains from Euston cover the South East of England, while Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan underground lines stop at Euston Square Station. Frequent bus services to all parts of the capital are operated by Arriva London, London Central buses and Metroline. London has a regular night bus service and taxi ranks are located outside Euston Station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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