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Outbound fromGlasgow Queen Street to London by train
It takes an average of 13h 46m to travel from Glasgow Queen Street to London by train, over a distance of around 345 miles (555 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to London and tickets for this journey start from £46 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:53 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Queen Street | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 5h 18m | |
| Distance | 345 miles (555 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £46 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
How to travel from Glasgow Queen Street to London by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to London? Look no further.
You'll usually find 32 trains per day running between Glasgow Queen Street and London, which usually take 13 hours 46 minutes to complete the 345 miles (555 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to London by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to London start from £46.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to London? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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