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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Purley takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Glasgow to Purley train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Purley at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 44m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 44m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 44m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 46m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 12m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 44m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Purley? 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.

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  • Distance: 415.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £130–210 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.

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