Without a car · Metro, Long-distance train, Regional train, Bus, Coach
London to Glasgow
4h 58min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 4h 58min 12:15 → 17:13
- Usually
- 5h 12min 32 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:12, last 19:44
- Distance
- 555 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 4h 58min · Metro Northern, Long-distance train Avanti, Bus 500 (21 departures)
- 5h 28min · Bus 176, Metro Piccadilly, Long-distance train LNER, Regional train ScotRail (4 departures)
- 5h 51min · Metro Bakerloo, Metro Victoria, Long-distance train Avanti, Regional train Lumo Stirling, Bus 201, Bus 240X (2 departures)
- 5h 52min · Bus 176, Metro Piccadilly, Long-distance train LNER, Long-distance train CrossCountry, Regional train ScotRail (5 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:12 → 11:41
5h 29min · 2 changes
MPiccadilly ICLNER TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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06:13 → 11:41
5h 28min · 3 changes
BUS176 MPiccadilly ICLNER TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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06:16 → 12:11
5h 55min · 4 changes
MBakerloo MVictoria ICLNER ICCrossCountry TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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07:14 → 12:16
5h 02min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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07:15 → 13:13
5h 58min · 3 changes
MPiccadilly ICLNER ICCrossCountry TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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07:19 → 13:13
5h 54min · 4 changes
BUS29 MPiccadilly ICLNER ICCrossCountry TRAINScotRailPrice not available
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08:15 → 13:20
5h 05min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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08:15 → 13:17
5h 02min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti BUS500Price not available
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10:15 → 15:16
5h 01min · 1 change
MNorthern ICAvantiPrice not available
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10:15 → 15:14
4h 59min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti BUS21Price not available
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10:18 → 16:10
5h 52min · 4 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti TRAINLumo Stirling BUS201 BUS240XPrice not available
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10:19 → 16:10
5h 51min · 5 changes
MBakerloo MVictoria ICAvanti TRAINLumo Stirling BUS201 BUS240XPrice not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
Book your tickets
- London Underground (TfL) (official website, new tab)
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- London Buses (official website, new tab)
- First Greater Glasgow (official website, new tab)
- Stuart's Coaches (official website, new tab)
- McGill's Bus Service (official website, new tab)
- SPT Subway (official website, new tab)
- Scottish Citylink (official website, new tab)
- Ember (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from London to Glasgow without a car?
4h 58min for the fastest journey (12:15 → 17:13), 5h 12min usually, based on 32 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from London to Glasgow leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:12 and the last at 19:44. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is London from Glasgow?
555 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 4h 58min.
Which companies run the journey from London to Glasgow?
London Underground (TfL), LNER, ScotRail, London Buses, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First Greater Glasgow, Lumo (West Coast).
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.