The average train between Glasgow and Howden takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Howden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Howden. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Howden at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Howden. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Howden station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Glasgow to Howden train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Howden train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Howden station.
Book your Glasgow to Howden train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Howden is 320.6 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Howden via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 41m.