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Outbound fromSouthampton Central to Glasgow by train
It takes an average of 10h 24m to travel from Southampton Central to Glasgow by train, over a distance of around 362 miles (582 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Glasgow and tickets for this journey start from £63.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:15 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow | |
| Journey time | From 6h 57m | |
| Distance | 362 miles (582 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £63.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Southampton to Glasgow by train
The train from Southampton to Glasgow will give you some great views of the West of England, before passing through the Peak District and the Lake District en route to Scotland. The trip starts with a CrossCountry train, followed by a change at Wolverhampton for an Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) service. CrossCountry trains all come with a First Class option and there's a buffet car on most trains, if not, then a buffet cart will provide an at-seat service. Most CrossCountry trains on this route come with a Quiet Coach and there's free WiFi in First Class (passengers seated in Standard must pay a small fee for the service).
Southampton to Glasgow Route Information
Southampton to Glasgow by train will take you from the South Coast to the Scottish Lowlands, giving you a chance to see everything that the British countryside has to offer. After rolling through the Chilterns and Wessex Downs you’ll pass through the university city of Oxford, before heading through Coventry and Birmingham, and ending in Wolverhampton where you'll need to change to Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains).
Leaving Wolverhampton, it’s your chance to get a window seat so you can get the best view for the northern national parks, including the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Following the climb through the North of England, you’ll breeze past Carlisle and into Scotland. After a short trip through the Lowlands, you’ll pull into the wonderful Glasgow Central station.
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Glasgow
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Consider a Season Ticket
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