Glasgow to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Glasgow to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Glasgow to Croydon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:26 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 569
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey CA$98.80 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 33m
Train operators 11

Explore Glasgow to Croydon by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Glasgow to Croydon aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Glasgow and Croydon: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Glasgow to Croydon:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$98.80

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Glasgow to Croydon departure timetable

On this route, 28 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Glasgow at 04:28 and the last leaving at 23:40 during the week.

For weekend travel to Croydon, the earliest departure is at 04:26 and the last one is at 23:15. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 25 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Glasgow to Croydon

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 26 minutes, crossing a total distance of 569 kilometres.

Booking Glasgow to Croydon trains in advance

Booking your Glasgow to Croydon tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Glasgow and Croydon by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Maximising your travels to Croydon

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Croydon.

FAQs about the train journey from Glasgow to Croydon

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow to Croydon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Glasgow and Croydon covers 569 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.