The average train between Scotland and England takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland to England. 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 Scotland and England. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into England at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to England. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at England station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Scotland to England train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to England train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Scotland to England train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Scotland and England is 507.3 km. The road distance is 643 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.