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The average train between Glasgow and Southampton takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Southampton. 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 59m
Duration
479 mi
Distance
£174
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 28m
£122–275

Glasgow to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Southampton? 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 Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Southampton Central via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 28m.

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