It takes an average of 8h 58m to travel from Luton to Glasgow Central by train, over a distance of around 316 miles (509 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Luton to Glasgow Central and tickets for this journey start from £79.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:34 | |
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Last train | 21:41 | |
Departure station | Luton | |
Arrival station | Glasgow Central | |
Journey time | From 6h 54m | |
Distance | 316 miles (509 km) | |
Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £79.50 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink |
Travelling from Luton to Glasgow by train gives you the opportunity to see the West Midlands, before entering the Scottish Lowlands and arriving at Glasgow Central station. After taking a Thameslink service from Luton into London St Pancras, it’s a quick change by foot or by tube using the Victoria line to Euston, before travelling up to Glasgow on an Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) train. All Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) on this line come with First Class carriages and a buffet car known as The Foodbar, which serves hot and cold food and drink throughout the day. There's also a Quiet Coach, ideal for work or rest, while those sat in First Class can enjoy complimentary WiFi (passengers seated in Standard can pay a small fee for the service). Visit our Thameslink page to get more information on what onboard services are available on the next part of your journey.
The train from Luton to Glasgow first takes you into London St Pancras International. From there, it's a quick hop on the Victoria line to Euston, where an Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) train will take you all the way to Glasgow. The train from London to Glasgow doesn’t stop until you reach Warrington in Lancashire, giving you a great opportunity to window gaze as you glide past Milton Keynes, the Midlands, Coventry and the North of Birmingham. Once you leave Warrington, you'll climb up through the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, giving you some great views from either side of the train, so avoid an aisle seat if you can. Not before long, you’ll pass Carlisle and into Scotland, where the scenery changes and you get to witness the fantastic scenery of the Scottish Lowlands. Finally, you'll reach Glasgow Central, an iconic station.
The average journey time by train between Luton and Glasgow Central is 8 hours and 58 minutes, with around 2 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Luton to Glasgow Central is 6 hours and 54 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Luton to Glasgow Central can start from as little as £79.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Luton to Glasgow Central. Travelling from Luton to Glasgow Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Luton to Glasgow Central leaves at 04:34. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Luton to Glasgow Central leaves at 21:41. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Luton to Glasgow Central cover a distance of around 316 miles (509 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Glasgow Central to Luton.
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