How to travel from Glasgow to London

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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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $41.

Distance: 344 miles (555 km)

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Flight

$124

Average price

$58

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$145

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6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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9h 59m

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9h 29m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Megabus

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easyJet

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from Glasgow to London

How to get from Glasgow to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU2409
    7:05 AM1h20
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:25 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ryanair UKRK 174
    8:05 AM1h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:35 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU2614
    9:05 PM1h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:15 PMLondon Luton Airport
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW02948 · W02870
    8:00 AM5h09
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    1:09 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailY39290+London North Eastern RailwayY11826
    8:15 AM5h47
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    2:02 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailY39313+London North Eastern RailwayC40896
    9:00 AM5h11
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    2:11 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM11h10
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    6:45 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM11h45
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM10h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    8:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2610
    9:20 AM1h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:35 AMLondon Luton Airport
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2868
    7:00 AM1h40
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2862
    9:40 AM1h45
    Glasgow International Airport
    11:25 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1181One-way
    0 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

buses

€34

8:20 h

2 Weeks Before

trains

€77

4:32 h

1 Day Before

flight

€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


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Glasgow to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Glasgow to London, 62,16% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Glasgow to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to London is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to London costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from Glasgow to London is approximately 344 miles (555 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to London is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to London with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
  • 15 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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