The average train between Scotland and London takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Scotland to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into London at 7:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Scotland station and arriving at London station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 5h 8m.
Scotland to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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The distance between Scotland and London is 641.5 km. The road distance is 641 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.
