London to Glasgow by train + bus

This route from London to Glasgow is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 10h 56m in total, run by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Local bus, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 15m.

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€152
10h 56m·3 transfers
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1trainLondon ManchesterAvanti West Coast
  2. 2trainManchester EdinburghTransPennine Express
  3. 3busEdinburgh Airport Ratho Station - Westbound StopLocal bus
  4. 4busRatho Station - Westbound Stop GlasgowFlixBus

train or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train€15210h 56m3 transfers
flight€321h 15mdirect

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

London to Glasgow by train: common questions

How long does London to Glasgow take by train?

The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 10h 56m, 3 transfers.

How much is a train ticket from London to Glasgow?

The best price in our latest check was €152. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from London to Glasgow?

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Local bus, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the train or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €32.

What Omio sells on this route

Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Train· 4h 31mfrom €67Omio
  • Bus· 8h 35mfrom €34Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4

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