How to get from London to Glasgow
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 London to Glasgow. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 35m, 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €20Checked Sep 5 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €66Reading date not recorded | 7h 54m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Sep 51h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€66Reading date not recorded7h 54m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Glasgow: 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.
- 1London Stansted → Glasgow Airportflight
Ryanair UK·1h 35m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, London to Glasgow
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€18Departures from London to Glasgow
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
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
Ryanair UKLondon Stansted-Glasgow AirportSee live options and dates →
easyJetLondon Stansted-Glasgow AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-Glasgow, Ratho Station - Westbound Stop-GlasgowBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →Local busEdinburgh Airport-Ratho Station - Westbound StopBook →City transitLondon-London Borough of CamdenBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair UK, easyJet, FlixBus, LNER, Local bus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Glasgow works
Start with a Ryanair UK flight from London to Glasgow, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €20 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
London to Glasgow: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Glasgow?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Glasgow from London?
About 553 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Glasgow cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €55. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Glasgow?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 35m.
How long is the flight from London to Glasgow?
About 1h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Glasgow?
London is STN and Glasgow is GLA, so this route is usually written STN to GLA.
Which operators run London to Glasgow?
On this route you travel with Ryanair UK, easyJet, FlixBus, LNER, Local bus, City transit.
Can you get from London to Glasgow without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Glasgow?
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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