Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Glasgow to Water Orton by train

First train

04:48

Last train

17:40

Departure station

Glasgow

Arrival station

Water Orton

Journey time

From 5h 4m

Distance

252 miles (406 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Glasgow to Water Orton in 5 hours 4 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow to Water Orton? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 6 hours 29 minutes to travel the 252 miles (406 km) from Glasgow to Water Orton by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Glasgow to Water Orton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Water Orton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Glasgow to Water Orton

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow to Water Orton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How fast can trains travel from Glasgow to Water Orton?

The fastest time a train can travel the 252 miles (406 km) from Glasgow to Water Orton is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Glasgow to Water Orton?

There are no direct trains that run between Glasgow and Water Orton. You’ll need to make at least 1 change along the way.

How far is the train ride from Glasgow to Water Orton?

The train ride from Glasgow to Water Orton covers a distance of around 252 miles (406 km). The quickest journeys on this route can take 5 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the best way to travel to Water Orton from Glasgow?

With the fastest journeys taking just 5 hours and 4 minutes, we think the best way to travel between Glasgow and Water Orton is to take the train! Check out our Journey Planner for times, tickets and prices, or explore the classes and onboard services available on the train.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Water Orton

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

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 Water Orton 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.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.