The average train between London and Scotland takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Scotland. 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 London and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Scotland station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.
London to Scotland train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from London Euston station.
London to Scotland train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your London to Scotland train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and Scotland is 641.5 km. The road distance is 641 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
