London to Glasgow by bus, train, flight, taxi from GBP 22

London to Glasgow Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+6h 28m	$1,457.11
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	00:30	15:30	$42.10
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	02:00	18:35	$77.13
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	04:05	20:05	$99.09
Flight	Jet2	Economy	05:55	13:40	$301.58
Flight	British Airways	Economy	06:15	07:40	$308.40
Flight	British Airways	Economy	06:35	08:00	$225.36
Flight	British Airways	Economy	06:55	08:20	$91.59
Flight	British Airways	Economy	07:25	08:50	$86.12
Flight	British Airways	Economy	07:45	12:45	$240.10
Flight	British Airways	Economy	08:05	16:00	$420.48
Train	Avanti West Coast	Standard	08:24	14:10	$115.05
Flight	British Airways	Economy	08:40	10:05	$352.43
Flight	EasyJet	Economy	09:00	10:20	$468.50
Train	Rail Delivery Group	Standard Premier	09:17	15:00	$994.78
Train	Avanti West Coast	Standard	09:34	15:17	$121.47
Flight	Aer Lingus	Economy	09:50	16:00	$165.34
Train	UK Rail Connections	Standard	10:07	16:30	$323.92
Train	Lumo	Standard	10:23	16:03	$361.96
Train	Avanti West Coast	Standard	10:42	17:21	$178.16

How to get from London to Glasgow

When you want to get from London to Glasgow, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 436.39. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 29.28.

How much does it cost to get from London to Glasgow?

The cost of the trip from London to Glasgow varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Megabus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 29.28 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 436.39.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from London to Glasgow:

Bus tickets - USD 29.60 to USD 84.76;
Plane tickets - USD 56.51 to USD 435.93;
Train tickets - USD 102.26 to USD 281.20;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 1,069.65 to USD 1,696.64.

How many trips per day are there between London and Glasgow?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from London to Glasgow depart during the day - there are approximately 25 departures a day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 24 trains per day.
Buses start plying the route from 02:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 14 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from London to Glasgow. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 56.51.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from London to Glasgow

British Airways, EasyJet, EasyJet

Buses

Taking a bus from London to Glasgow is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from London to Glasgow. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 1,069.65.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from London to Glasgow

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from London to Glasgow? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

64% decided to go for a bus.
27% users enjoyed a train ride.
9% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from London to Glasgow

Facts about the transport from London to Glasgow

Cheapest Transport	$30
Fastest Transport	1h 15m
Earliest Departure	2:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:30 PM
Departures per day	63
Distance	829 kilometers
Transport Companies	Avanti West Coast, British Airways, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, EasyJet, EasyJet, Megabus, National Express, Scottish Citylink

Popular Routes

London to Glasgow