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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Glasgow and Salisbury. The average train journey from Glasgow to Salisbury takes 9 hours and 43 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 7 hours and 1 minutes.
| Distance | 347 mi (558 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 1m |
| Lowest price | $165.49 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Glasgow to Salisbury?
Virgin Trains + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Glasgow to Salisbury. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 5 | 9h 44m | $165.49 |
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Glasgow to Salisbury start from $122, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Salisbury. Virgin Trains + Connections in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Salisbury trains arrive at Salisbury Train Station .
From Glasgow to Salisbury train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 9 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Salisbury faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Glasgow and Salisbury is approximately 347 miles, or 558 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 1 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.
Trains departing from Glasgow to Salisbury tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Glasgow at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Salisbury to Glasgow.
City Information
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 bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the center of Glasgow. The station is so large that it contains a piano garden, a concourse of shops and dining, numerous amenities, and even the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel onsite. The area around the station is also packed with bars, restaurants, and hotels for a very warm welcome to Glasgow. Six train carriers, including CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and TransPennine Express, operate routes to Glasgow Central Station from destinations as far as London.
All train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
Where is the train station in Salisbury?
Main arrival station: Salisbury Train Station
Salisbury has one train station.
All train stations in Salisbury:
Salisbury Train Station
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