How long would it take to get from Glasgow to London on a direct train?

Question

If booked in advance, how much does it cost?

Answer 1

It takes around five-and-a-half hours with no changes. If you book with Virgin Trains, you can get greatly reduced prices using their 'Virgin Value' tickets. The cheapest ticket seems to be £17.50 single, booking around three weeks or more in advance.

If you're more concerned with saving money rather than time, then www.megabus.com offer a coach service from Glasgow to London that takes nine hours, but if you book far enough in advance you can get a ticket for £1!

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

I travelled on the flying Scotsman and it took me 4hours from glasgow to london and the price was about £30 for a ticket. You get to see the country side which is great.

Answer 3

Last time I did this I think it took like 7 hours to get to Glasgow. I'd recommend flying.

There are some good website that can help finding schedules and costs. Try:

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/uk_index.htm?WT.mc_id=MSN_British_rail&WT.srch=1

Answer 4

2 minutes

Answer 5

id say take the plane, so much faster and more convenient, with the train its a nightmare with all the delays, my friend has taken the train from skegness to derby and it took her 8 hours to get back

Answer 6

Find the best route/cheapest route at www.thetrainline.com

Answer 7

the way the trian system is a long bloody time

Answer 8

i did it once and it seems like it was around 8 hours

Answer 9

its actually 5 and a half hours......................pain in the butt

better flying
www.ryanair.co.uk

they do superb cheap flights and its only and hour in the sky