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Outbound fromGlasgow Central to Richmond (London) by train
It takes an average of 6h 30m to travel from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London) by train, over a distance of around 344 miles (554 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London) and tickets for this journey start from £69.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Central | |
| Arrival station | Richmond (London) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 27m | |
| Distance | 344 miles (554 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £69.30 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Southern |
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London) in 5 hours 27 minutes
If you want to travel from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London) by train to take around 6 hours 30 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 15 trains per day running on this route, which spans 344 miles (554 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Richmond (London). You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London) start from £69.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Richmond (London)
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Consider a Season Ticket
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