How to get from Glasgow to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Glasgow to London by price and travel time.
- 553 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 29m
- 23 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 29m
direct
Flight
€189
Cheapest
8h 45m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 29m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 553 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Fri, Oct 16.
553 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €189Checked Oct 20 | 1h 29mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 43mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€189Checked Oct 201h 29m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€38Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 43m · directSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Glasgow to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Glasgow Airport → London Heathrowflight1h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Glasgow to London
Avanti West Coast runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:28 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 23 | 04:28 | 23:40 |
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
All departuresAvanti West Coast
- 04:28
- 05:33
- 05:48
- 06:29
- 07:36
- 08:00
- 08:38
- 09:36
- 09:40
- 10:38
- 11:36
- 11:56
- 12:40
- 13:33
- 13:38
- 14:34
- 15:38
- 15:57
- 16:40
- 17:30
- 18:18
- 18:40
- 23:40
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:55
- 06:25
- 06:35
- 07:25
- 07:35
- 08:35
- 09:20
- 10:20
- 11:20
- 18:15
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 20:50
- 21:15
- 21:40
- 21:50
- 22:15
- 22:40
- 22:50
- 22:55
- 23:40
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Glasgow to London works
Start with a flight from Glasgow to London, about 1h 29m. In total it's roughly €189 over 1h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Glasgow to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 29m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Glasgow to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 04:28 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Glasgow to London?
23 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 04:28 and 23:40.
When is the first bus from Glasgow to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Glasgow to London?
22 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 23:55.
How far is London from Glasgow?
About 553 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Glasgow to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €35. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Glasgow to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 29m.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to London?
About 1h 29m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Glasgow and London?
Glasgow is GLA and London is LHR, so this route is usually written GLA to LHR.
Which operators run Glasgow to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
Can you get from Glasgow to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026