The average train between Scotland and Central London takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland to Central London. 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 Scotland and Central London. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Central London at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Central London. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Central London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Scotland to Central London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Central London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Scotland and Central London is 638.5 km. The road distance is 658 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.