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It takes an average of 6h 59m to travel from Glasgow to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 343 miles (553 km). There are normally 47 trains per day travelling from Glasgow to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £39.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:53 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 5h 0m | |
| Distance | 343 miles (553 km) | |
| Frequency | 47 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Glasgow to London Paddington in 5 hours
Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow to London Paddington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 59 minutes to travel the 343 miles (553 km) from Glasgow to London Paddington by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 47 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to London Paddington. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Glasgow to London Paddington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £39.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Paddington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to London Paddington?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.