How to travel from Glasgow to London

Sun, Jun 22
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information from Glasgow to London

distanceDistance344 miles (555 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$27 - $53
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $27 (€24) • 8 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $53 (€48) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus, easyJet or Avanti West Coast

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 344 miles (555 km) from Glasgow to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus, easyJet or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Glasgow to London.

Travel options
from Glasgow to London

How to get from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
09:10AM10h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
07:25PMLondon, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
$571One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM10h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:35PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$561One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
easyJetU2403
07:25PM1h10
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
08:35PMLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
$3401One-way
0 transfers
Other options
ScotRailY66748+LNERY23288
09:00AM5h39
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
02:39PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY66727+LumoW28158
08:15AM5h32
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
01:47PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$1101One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW10457 · W09205
08:00AM5h03
Glasgow Central (GLC)
01:03PMLondon Euston (EUS)
$1271One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
09:10AM10h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
07:55PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:55AM10h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
09:05PMLondon, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM10h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
09:10PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$561One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU26576
09:55PM1h30
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
11:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$1841One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2407
07:00AM1h20
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
08:20AMLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
$2421One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2401
07:05AM1h15
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
08:20AMLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
$2761One-way
0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Mon
Jun 23
Tue
Jun 24
Wed
Jun 25
Thu
Jun 26
Fri
Jun 27
Sat
Jun 28
Sun
Jun 29
Mon
Jun 30
Tue
Jul 01
Wed
Jul 02
Thu
Jul 03
Fri
Jul 04
Sat
Jul 05
Sun
Jul 06
Mon
Jul 07
Tue
Jul 08
Wed
Jul 09
Thu
Jul 10
Fri
Jul 11
Sat
Jul 12
Sun
Jul 13

How to Travel from Glasgow to London

Located approximately 640 kilometers apart the journey from Glasgow to London is most convenient by airplane for those traveling in the UK. On average flights take no longer than 2 hours 15 minutes with easy connections upon arrival in London. Traveling from Glasgow to London by bus offers flexible options for tighter budgets while trains run regularly with direct services starting in the early morning and running reliable schedules throughout the day.

Trains from Glasgow to London | Buses from Glasgow to London | Flights from Glasgow to London

Glasgow to London Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€34

8:20 h

2 Weeks Before

trains

€77

4:32 h

1 Day Before

flight

€26

1:10 h

2 Weeks Before


What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to London?

Cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London


cheap

Taking a flight is usually the cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London when booking ahead of time. However, if you are booking last-minute, traveling from Glasgow to London by bus will likely be the cheapest option. Flights depart from Glasgow airport and arrive at one of London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, City or Luton airports. Airlines that travel directly from Glasgow to London include EasyJet, RyanAir, and British Airways.


Fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London


fast

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a flight. A Glasgow to London flight usually requires only 1:10 h of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Glasgow and London airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 3 and a half hours. Approximately 30 direct flights travel from Glasgow to London every day.


Most popular way to travel from Glasgow to London


popular

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Glasgow to London. Taking a flight is at least 7 hours faster than taking the bus and approximately an hour faster than taking the train when travel to and from London and Glasgow's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a flight is also €51 cheaper on average than traveling from Glasgow to London by train. Since flights traveling from Glasgow to London arrive at all of London's major airports it is easy to find a convenient flight no matter where your final destination is located in London.


How to get from Glasgow to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Glasgow to London, 62,16% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Glasgow to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Glasgow to London. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Glasgow to London

National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus will get you from Glasgow to London at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard.

        FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to London

        FAQs: Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to London.
        FAQs
        HomeTravelTravel to United KingdomTravel to LondonHow to travel from Glasgow to London

        The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

        We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

        ios-badge
        android-badge
        Hand With Phone
        More routes, destinations and providers
        Currency
        Language

        Useful links