Trains from Leicester to Glasgow

Leicester to Glasgow train information

Which operators can I use?

The route connecting Leicester, which is in England and Glasgow, located in Scotland is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

How far is it by train?

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Glasgow from Leicester. The average journey time from Leicester to Glasgow is 5h48m to cover the 257 miles.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Leicester to Glasgow train tickets

Leicester - Glasgow prices calendar

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Leicester to Glasgow are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 month in advance, you can find tickets from £58 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £81 for your train. Thus, you may save 29% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 month in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Leicester to Glasgow trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leicester and Glasgow by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Glasgow to Leicester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Leicester - Glasgow train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Leicester Glasgow train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Leicester to Glasgow? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Leicester Glasgow ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Leicester to Glasgow (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey