The average train between York and Glasgow takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 hourly between York and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Glasgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
York to Glasgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Glasgow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your York to Glasgow train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Glasgow is 293.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from York to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 17m.