It takes an average of 10h 11m to travel from Southampton Central to Glasgow by train, over a distance of around 362 miles (582 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Glasgow and tickets for this journey start from £63.20 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:48 | |
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Last train | 19:15 | |
Departure station | Southampton Central | |
Arrival station | Glasgow | |
Journey time | From 6h 57m | |
Distance | 362 miles (582 km) | |
Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £63.20 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern, Lumo |
The train from Southampton to Glasgow will give you some great views of the West of England, before passing through the Peak District and the Lake District en route to Scotland. The trip starts with a CrossCountry train, followed by a change at Wolverhampton for an Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) service. CrossCountry trains all come with a First Class option and there's a buffet car on most trains, if not, then a buffet cart will provide an at-seat service. Most CrossCountry trains on this route come with a Quiet Coach and there's free WiFi in First Class (passengers seated in Standard must pay a small fee for the service).
Southampton to Glasgow by train will take you from the South Coast to the Scottish Lowlands, giving you a chance to see everything that the British countryside has to offer. After rolling through the Chilterns and Wessex Downs you’ll pass through the university city of Oxford, before heading through Coventry and Birmingham, and ending in Wolverhampton where you'll need to change to Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains).
Leaving Wolverhampton, it’s your chance to get a window seat so you can get the best view for the northern national parks, including the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Following the climb through the North of England, you’ll breeze past Carlisle and into Scotland. After a short trip through the Lowlands, you’ll pull into the wonderful Glasgow Central station.
The average journey time by train between Southampton Central and Glasgow is 10 hours and 11 minutes, with around 42 trains per day. 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.
The fastest journey time by train from Southampton Central to Glasgow is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Southampton Central to Glasgow can start from as little as £63.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Southampton Central to Glasgow. Travelling from Southampton Central to Glasgow by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Southampton Central to Glasgow leaves at 03:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Southampton Central to Glasgow leaves at 19:15. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Southampton Central to Glasgow cover a distance of around 362 miles (582 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Glasgow to Southampton Central.
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