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London to Glasgow with a beautiful view trains
Relax as the scenery of England and Scotland flashes by while you travel from London and Glasgow. The refreshments and comfy seats onboard our trains mean you'll always ride in style - and with LNER's cheap Advance tickets, you'll have extra spending money when you arrive.
Average travel time
5h 56m
Distance
344 miles
Today's train times
Upcoming direct journeys for London to Glasgow trains
Get a little extra with your journey
Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.
When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:
Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
2% back on all LNER journeys
Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.
How to book cheap tickets for your London to Glasgow train
Book your London to Glasgow train in advance
Buying your London to Glasgow train ticket at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from London to Glasgow with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest trains from London to Glasgow
Access the best train fares on trains from London to Glasgow easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
Book your London to Glasgow train in advance
Buying your London to Glasgow train ticket at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from London to Glasgow with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest trains from London to Glasgow
Access the best train fares on trains from London to Glasgow easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
* Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
Take the train to from London to Glasgow with LNER
Taking the high-speed London to Glasgow train is quick and easy.
Covering a distance of 344 miles, trains from London to Glasgow take around 5h 56m.
If you're onboard an LNER train, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.
And for a more luxurious London to Glasgow train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounges at 9 stations.
Related FAQs
Are there direct trains between London and Glasgow?
Are there direct trains between London and Glasgow?
Direct LNER trains travel from London to Glasgow with a travel time of just over 5h 56m.
During the week, there is approximately 1 direct LNER train per day at 15:30.
Which rail lines go through Glasgow Central?
Which rail lines go through Glasgow Central?
The main train lines via Glasgow Central station are, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, and Caledonian Sleeper.
Can you buy a Season Ticket between London and Glasgow?
Can you buy a Season Ticket between London and Glasgow?
Season Tickets are currently unavailable for this journey.
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
We don't offer a student discount however, you can purchase a 16-25 Railcard and save 1/3 on train tickets.
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Cancelled train
In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.
If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:
- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’
- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’
- Enter your details and submit your request
Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?
If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.
Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?
On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.
