The average train between Glasgow and York takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to York. 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 hourly between Glasgow and York. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to York. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Glasgow to York train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to York train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at York station.
Book your Glasgow to York train tickets online with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and York is 293.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 20m.