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London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central, starting from £19.90 and averaging £34.40. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 50m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Thu, Apr 24
From £19.90
Fri, Apr 25
From £25.50
Sat, Apr 26
From £27.90
Sun, Apr 27
From £27.90
Mon, Apr 28
From £26.60
Tue, Apr 29
From £27.90
Wed, Apr 30
From £27.90

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:48 London Kings Cross	11:27 Glasgow Central	5h 39m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:15 London Kings Cross	12:54 Glasgow Central	6h 39m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:00 London Kings Cross	12:50 Glasgow Central	5h 50m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:00 London Kings Cross	13:01 Glasgow Central	6h 1m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:10 London Kings Cross	12:01 Glasgow Central	4h 51m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:30 London Kings Cross	13:55 Paris	6h 25m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central train route details

First train

05:48

Last train

23:33

Departure station

London Kings Cross

Arrival station

Glasgow Central

Journey time

4h 50m

Distance

344 miles

Price

£19.90*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Kings Cross and Glasgow Central 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 Southeast 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.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

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 London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central train prices and times

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