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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Purley takes 6h 2m 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 2m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
5h 43m
£100–222

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 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 2m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastThameslink5h 43m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastThameslink6h 23m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperThameslink8h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 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, October 10, 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, October 11, 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, October 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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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.

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Purley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 415.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 £130–220 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.

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