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Trip Summary

You can pick from 10 daily train trips between London and Glasgow. The average train journey from London to Glasgow takes 5 hours and 8 minutes, but some Avanti West Coast train trips are as short as 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance345 mi (555 km)
Fastest train4h 30m
Lowest price£65.54
Trains per day10
Most frequent serviceAvanti West Coast
Train lines4

What is the price of a train ticket from London to Glasgow?

Over the past month, a train ticket between London, LND and Glasgow, GLG cost £82.57, on average. Since this route covers a considerable distance, tickets are typically a bit pricier than most train fares. Booking your trip at least 5 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around £50.27 more.

Monthly average prices

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Mark your calendar for October if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from London to Glasgow. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of £80. If you're planning a trip from London to Glasgow during July, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about £100 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Prices as travel date approaches

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If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 5 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Glasgow from London will be about £50.27 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from London to Glasgow?

There are 4 train lines with service from London to Glasgow. Avanti West Coast is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 10 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Avanti West Coast105h 4m£103.36
Caledonian Sleeper17h 45m£122.07
London North Eastern Railway15h 55m£121.82
Lumo15h 25m£79.06
  • Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.

  • The Caledonian Sleeper provides an excellent travel option for those journeying between vibrant cities in Scotland and London via an overnight train. With departures available each evening, except on Saturdays, from Euston station in North London, passengers can enjoy a comfortable and convenient mode of transportation to their desired location.

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.

  • Lumo is an affordable train service in the United Kingdom UK that provides low-cost tickets for the popular route between London and Edinburgh. Despite its budget-friendly pricing, Lumo offers passengers complimentary WiFi and access to a selection of movies and TV shows to stream via the Lumo app.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between London and Glasgow is approximately 345 miles, or 555 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from London to Glasgow. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs London at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 10 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from London to Glasgow.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to London.

City Information

London

One of the most important cities in the world, London is where the traditional blends seamlessly with the modern. As a vibrant modern city, London has something for everyone. For visitors interested in the Royal Family as well as their history, check out Buckingham Palace. The palace is open all days in summer, but only on selected days in winter. The Tower of London, where the crown jewels are put on exhibition, is also a great spot to check out. For fans of history, you might not want to miss out on the famous British Museum, considered by many to be the best museum in all of London. The museum currently carries an impressive collection of 8 million historic objects from all around the world, making it an eye-opening destination for many.

London’s food scene reflects its multiculturalism. Here you can find restaurants serving cuisines from various countries around the world, from India to Malaysia. If you opt for a lavish dining experience, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, run by the famous chef himself, will be a great choice. Also don’t forget to stop by at a local pub and enjoy the beer like a true Londoner.

The city’s centers of intercity rail services are King’s Cross Station and Euston Station, from which you can take a train to other places in the UK or hop on the Eurostar train to Paris and beyond. The largest coach station in the city is Victoria Coach Station, serving big local carriers like National Express. The city’s air services are fulfilled by eight airports, of which London Heathrow Airport, located west of the city, is the busiest one.

Glasgow

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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.

There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.

If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.

Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.

Station Information

Where is the train station in London?

Main departure station: Euston railway station (Stop B)

There are two stations in London where you can board the train to Glasgow.

All train stations in London:

  • Euston railway station (Stop B)

  • Kings Cross Station

Where is the train station in Glasgow?

Main arrival station: Glasgow Central

Glasgow receives travelers from London at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Central

  • Glasgow Queen St Station

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