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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average $123 (€99).
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to London
How to get from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 AM11h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:45 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 AM11h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:45 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U26149:05 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport10:15 PMLondon Luton Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
C081766:18 PM5h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$801One-way0 transfers- W02940 · W027693:57 PM5h06Glasgow Central (GLC)9:03 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$1011One-way1 transfer
- C01381 · W028469:39 AM5h24Glasgow Central (GLC)3:03 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:35 AM11h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM8h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$651One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM9h30Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$651One-way0 transfers
- U26122:30 PM1h15Glasgow International Airport3:45 PMLondon Luton Airport$941One-way0 transfers
- U26564:15 PM1h15Glasgow International Airport5:30 PMLondon Luton Airport$941One-way0 transfers
- U26109:20 AM1h15Glasgow International Airport10:35 AMLondon Luton Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Glasgow to London
Located approximately 640 kilometers apart the journey from Glasgow to London is most convenient by airplane for those traveling in the UK. On average flights take no longer than 2 hours 15 minutes with easy connections upon arrival in London. Traveling from Glasgow to London by bus offers flexible options for tighter budgets while trains run regularly with direct services starting in the early morning and running reliable schedules throughout the day.
Trains from Glasgow to London | Buses from Glasgow to London | Flights from Glasgow to London
Glasgow to London Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€34 |
8:20 h |
2 Weeks Before |
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€77 |
4:32 h |
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€26 |
1:10 h |
2 Weeks Before |
What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London
Taking a flight is usually the cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London when booking ahead of time. However, if you are booking last-minute, traveling from Glasgow to London by bus will likely be the cheapest option. Flights depart from Glasgow airport and arrive at one of London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, City or Luton airports. Airlines that travel directly from Glasgow to London include EasyJet, RyanAir, and British Airways.
Fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London
The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a flight. A Glasgow to London flight usually requires only 1:10 h of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Glasgow and London airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 3 and a half hours. Approximately 30 direct flights travel from Glasgow to London every day.
Most popular way to travel from Glasgow to London
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Glasgow to London. Taking a flight is at least 7 hours faster than taking the bus and approximately an hour faster than taking the train when travel to and from London and Glasgow's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a flight is also €51 cheaper on average than traveling from Glasgow to London by train. Since flights traveling from Glasgow to London arrive at all of London's major airports it is easy to find a convenient flight no matter where your final destination is located in London.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average $123 (€99).
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Lumo to go to London by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
- 14 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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