How to get from Glasgow to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 553 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
553 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €38Checked Sep 7 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €74Reading date not recorded | 9h 40m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€38Checked Sep 73h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€74Reading date not recorded9h 40m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Glasgow to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Glasgow Airport → Manchester Airportflight1h 10m
- 2Manchester Airport → London Heathrowflight
British Airways·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Glasgow to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Glasgow to London
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
British AirwaysManchester Airport-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →
FlixBusGlasgow-London Borough of Camden, Newhouse Hotel Stop-EdinburghBook →City transitGlasgow-Glasgow Airport Terminal 1, Edinburgh-EdinburghBook →Local busGlasgow Airport-Newhouse Hotel StopBook →LNEREdinburgh-LondonBook →On this route you travel with British Airways, FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Glasgow to London works
Start with a flight from Glasgow to Manchester, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by British Airways flight on to London (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €287 over 3h 15m, 1 transfer.
Glasgow to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Glasgow?
About 553 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Glasgow to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €53. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Glasgow to London?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to London?
About 3h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Glasgow and London?
Glasgow is GLA and London is LHR, so this route is usually written GLA to LHR.
Which operators run Glasgow to London?
On this route you travel with British Airways, FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, LNER.
Can you get from Glasgow to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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