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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $200.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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$200 Average price | $116 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average $116 (€97).
A bus is $137 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average $200 (€167).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
You'll arrive about 5h 39m sooner (1h 36m by flight vs 7h 15m by car) and save roughly $18 (€15) compared to fuel and tolls ($200 (€167) vs $218 (€182)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to London
How to get from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 AM10h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$451One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:20 AM10h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$451One-way0 transfers
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U26149:40 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport10:50 PMLondon Luton Airport$721One-way0 transfers
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L882725:53 PM6h57Glasgow Central (GLC)12:50 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$521One-way1 transfer
G256886:18 PM5h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$691One-way0 transfers
C01362 · W340319:40 AM5h29Glasgow Central (GLC)3:09 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:20 AM10h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 PM9h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 PM9h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$471One-way0 transfers
RK 3299:10 PM1h30Glasgow International Airport10:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport$661One-way0 transfers
U24097:05 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport8:25 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
U28642:40 PM1h40Glasgow International Airport4:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
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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.
Trains from Glasgow to London | Buses from Glasgow to London | Flights from Glasgow to London
Glasgow to London Travel Comparison
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€34 |
8:20 h |
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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
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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
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average $116 (€97).
A bus is $137 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average $200 (€167).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- 15 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Avanti West Coast.
- 15 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 23 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet.
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