The average train between Lugano and Glasgow takes 21h 29m and the fastest train takes 16h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 3 times a day between Lugano and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 21h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Glasgow station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
Lugano to Glasgow train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Glasgow train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Lugano to Glasgow train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Glasgow is 1,429.9 km. The road distance is 1,926 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Glasgow Central via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 38m.