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Trains from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central

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Trains to Glasgow Central from Highbury & Islington

First train

04:10

Last train

23:39

Departure stationHighbury & Islington
Arrival stationGlasgow Central
Journey time

From 5h 2m

Distance

343 miles (552 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway, London Overground, Lumo, ScotRail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express

What are the train times from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central?

Check out the next trains departing from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central for Tuesday 13th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:5917:015h 2m, 1 change
12:5918:015h 2m, 1 change
13:0218:395h 37m, 3 changes
13:0519:035h 58m, 3 changes
13:0519:146h 9m, 2 changes
13:5919:175h 18m, 1 change
14:5920:025h 3m, 1 change
15:5921:065h 7m, 1 change
16:0522:045h 59m, 2 changes
16:5922:095h 10m, 1 change

What are the train times from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central?

Get from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central in as little as 5 hours 2 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central takes around 7 hours 49 minutes. There are around 14 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between Highbury & Islington and Glasgow Central, you'll need to make 1 change.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo and ScotRail.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central?

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

How do I travel from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central?

You can get from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central by train in 7 hours and 49 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 5 hours and 2 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central take?

The average journey time by train between Highbury & Islington and Glasgow Central is 7 hours and 49 minutes, with around 14 trains per day running on this route. 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Highbury & Islington and Glasgow Central by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central?

No, there are no direct train services from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central. Travelling from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central?

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Highbury & Islington to Glasgow Central is right for you.

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

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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.

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