The average train between Glasgow and Alba takes 22h 6m and the fastest train takes 15h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Alba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Glasgow and Alba. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Alba at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 22h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Alba. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Alba station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.
Glasgow to Alba train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Alba train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Alba station.
Book your Glasgow to Alba train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Alba is 1,513.1 km. The road distance is 1,879 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Alba via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 16h 14m.