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Outbound fromGlasgow to London Paddington by train
It takes an average of 17h 43m to travel from Glasgow to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 343 miles (553 km). There are normally 2 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 | 18:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:45 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 17h 29m | |
| Distance | 343 miles (553 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 6 changes | |
| Price | From £39.50 | |
| Train operators | ScotRail, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Glasgow to London Paddington in 17 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow to London Paddington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 17 hours 43 minutes to travel the 343 miles (553 km) from Glasgow to London Paddington by train, although you can get there in as little as 17 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 6 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail 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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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Glasgow to London Paddington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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