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4.6Travel Information from Glasgow to London
 Distance | 344 miles (555 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $27 - $53 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $27 (€24) • 8 h |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $53 (€48) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus, 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.
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How to get from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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Glasgow to London Travel Comparison
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€34 |
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€77 |
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What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London
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
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
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.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to London
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.
There are 3 options to travel to London from Glasgow including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to London from Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $27 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
Taking a bus costs $26 (€24) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $53 (€48) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $25 (€23) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $52 (€47).
The quickest way to travel from Glasgow to London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 8 h on average.
Train takes 4 h 35 min on average.
The distance from Glasgow to London is approximately 344 miles (555 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
- 24 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Glasgow and London as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to London:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Glasgow to London depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Glasgow Central and arrive in London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to London:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to London by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Glasgow to London for $27 (€24) on Omio.
- EasyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Glasgow to London for $53 (€48) on Omio.
- Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo or Caledonian Sleeper can take you to London by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for LNER from Glasgow to London for $52 (€47).
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
- 19 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct flight available with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) 21 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Glasgow and London.
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