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How to get fromLondon to Glasgowby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    4h 31m
    £65–220

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3h 24m
    £41–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 15m
    £45–110

  4. Drive  396.3 mi

    1. Drive from London to Glasgowcar car 396.3 mi
    6h 53m
    £99–142

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2h 54m
    £74–307

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    5h 10m
    £141–212

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    11h 20m
    £63–110

  8. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3h 7m
    £75–308

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3h 22m
    £45–149

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3h 16m
    £50–150

  11. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 45m
    £84–293

London to Glasgow by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £130–220 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 9h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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