London Kings Cross to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:33 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Charing Cross (Glasgow) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 41m | |
| Distance | 344 miles (554 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from London Kings Cross to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train
Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 44 minutes to travel from London Kings Cross to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 41 minutes though. You'll usually find 25 trains per day running along the 344 miles (554 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Charing Cross (Glasgow), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to get to Charing Cross (Glasgow). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from London Kings Cross to Charing Cross (Glasgow) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
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