Rome2Rio

Glasgow to Leicester trains

Find Transport to Leicester

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Leicester takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 51m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
5h 28m
£101–192

Glasgow to Leicester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Glasgow and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 50m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 22m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 50m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 55m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 15m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 50m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 50m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 5h 28m.

Operators