The average train between Leicester and Glasgow takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. 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.
Trains run every 3 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 51m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Glasgow station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Leicester to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Leicester to Glasgow train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Glasgow is 412.2 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Glasgow Central via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 6h 6m.