How to get from London to Glasgow
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Glasgow by price and travel time.
- 553 km as the crow flies
- 39 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 57m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€179
Cheapest
8h 45m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Glasgow. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by train with no transfer. 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 €28, on Tue, Oct 13.
553 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €18Checked Oct 20 | 5h 54mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €47Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 4h 45mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 8h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€18Checked Oct 205h 54m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€47Omio catalogue, Oct 214h 45m · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 218h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Glasgow: 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.
- 1London → GlasgowtrainAvanti West Coast·4h 45m
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 London to Glasgow
FlixBus runs 39 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 39 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 24 | 05:31 | 23:45 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:25
- 00:59
- 01:25
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:10
- 10:30
- 11:10
- 11:30
- 12:10
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:25
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:00
- 23:25
- 23:30
- 23:59
All departuresAvanti West Coast
- 05:31
- 07:16
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 09:36
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 12:14
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 15:36
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 17:39
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 21:15
- 23:45
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 Wed, Oct 21
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-Glasgow, Edinburgh Airport-Glasgow, Edinburgh-Glasgow AirportBook →
easyJetLondon Stansted-Edinburgh Airport, London Gatwick-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Glasgow works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Glasgow, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €54 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
London to Glasgow: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Glasgow?
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Glasgow?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Glasgow?
39 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Glasgow leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from London to Glasgow?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 05:31 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Glasgow?
24 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 05:31 and 23:45.
How far is Glasgow from London?
About 553 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Glasgow cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Glasgow?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus, easyJet.
Can you get from London to Glasgow without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Glasgow?
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.
Other ways people search London to Glasgow
- how to get from London to Glasgow
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- London to Glasgow by bus
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.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026