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Glasgow to London Charing Cross Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Glasgow to London Charing Cross? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 16.380, with average prices for this route around BHD 19.830. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
13:33 5h 13m, Direct Glasgow Central	18:46 London Charing Cross	Find Tickets
13:36 6h 5m, Changes required Glasgow Central	19:41 London Charing Cross	Find Tickets
13:45 6h 36m, Changes required Glasgow Queen Street	20:21 London Charing Cross	Find Tickets
14:15 6h 17m, Changes required Glasgow Queen Street	20:32 London Charing Cross	Find Tickets
14:34 5h 16m, Direct Glasgow Central	19:50 London Charing Cross	Find Tickets
14:38 6h 49m, Changes required Glasgow Queen Street	21:27 Paris	Find Tickets

Glasgow to London Charing Cross Train Route Details

First train

04:28

Last train

23:40

Departure station

Glasgow

Arrival station

London Charing Cross

Journey time

5h 5m

Distance

555 km

Price

BHD 16.380*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow to London Charing Cross

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between Glasgow and London Charing Cross on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Glasgow to London Charing Cross. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Glasgow to London Charing Cross for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Glasgow to London Charing Cross, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Glasgow to London Charing Cross ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Glasgow to London Charing Cross more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Glasgow to London Charing Cross train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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