London to Glasgow by train

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Cheapest Price $30.71
30 day advance $57.42
7 day advance $96.14

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First train

05:30
Last train

23:53

Avg changes

0
Fastest journey

4hr 29m

Distance

554 kilometres
Trains per day

22

Avg. journey time

5hr 6m
Train operators

Travelling from London to Glasgow by train

Fast trains from London to Glasgow take around 4 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 554 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Glasgow.

1. Are there direct trains from London to Glasgow?

Direct trains from London to Glasgow have been found.

We usually find around 24 direct trains on the route from London to Glasgow every weekday.

There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 19 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from London to Glasgow?

The London to Glasgow train travel time is normally about 4 hours and 29 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the London to Glasgow train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Glasgow is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:30 and the last train is around 23:53. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 06:05, and the last at 23:30.

What's the London to Glasgow train price?

The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Glasgow are $30.71.

Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $57 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $96. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.

When to book London to Glasgow train tickets?

Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Glasgow by train.

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Which train companies operate between London and Glasgow?

More than one train company operates on the route from London to Glasgow, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

Avanti West Coast
Caledonian Sleeper
Serco Caledonian Sleeper
Virgin Trains

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

Glasgow to London by train

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West Coast route

It is an easy journey by train from London to Glasgow. The fastest service is operated by Virgin Trains West Coast. All trains from London Euston to Glasgow offer a choice of First or Standard-Class seating. The second half of the journey is very beautiful, cutting through the edge of the Lake District and then crossing the hills of southern Scotland.

An alternative route from London to Glasgow via Edinburgh leaves from King’s Cross station. This latter route follows the East Coast line to Scotland. It takes more than an hour longer than the more popular route from Euston. There are also two separate overnight trains from London Euston to the Glasgow region, both running under the Caledonian Sleeper brand. One runs to Glasgow Central; the other takes passengers in overnight comfort to Dalmuir just west of the city centre.