It takes an average of 5h 45m to travel from Glasgow Central to London by train, over a distance of around 345 miles (555 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Central to London and tickets for this journey start from £34.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:26 | |
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Last train | 23:40 | |
Departure station | Glasgow Central | |
Arrival station | London | |
Journey time | From 4h 32m | |
Distance | 345 miles (555 km) | |
Frequency | 54 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £34.50 | |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow Central to London? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 45 minutes to travel the 345 miles (555 km) from Glasgow Central to London by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 54 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Glasgow Central to London in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Glasgow Central and London is 5 hours and 45 minutes, with around 54 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Glasgow Central to London is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Glasgow Central to London can start from as little as £34.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Glasgow Central to London without having to change trains. There are 54 direct trains from Glasgow Central to London each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Glasgow Central to London leaves at 03:26. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Glasgow Central to London leaves at 23:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Glasgow Central to London cover a distance of around 345 miles (555 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London to Glasgow Central.
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