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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Glasgow takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Glasgow. 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 26m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leicester to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Glasgow? 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 Leicester to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Glasgow Central via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 6h 6m.

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