It takes an average of 10h 13m to travel from Glasgow to Southampton by train, over a distance of around 362 miles (582 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Glasgow to Southampton and tickets for this journey start from £52.70 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:28 | |
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Last train | 22:40 | |
Departure station | Glasgow | |
Arrival station | Southampton | |
Journey time | From 7h 34m | |
Distance | 362 miles (582 km) | |
Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £52.70 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
Looking to travel from Glasgow to Southampton by train? Start your journey with us. The train from Glasgow to Southampton usually takes around 9h 16m, with around 44 trains running on this route every day.
To snap up the cheapest fares, book an Off-Peak time – train tickets are usually cheaper when you travel Off-Peak compared to taking the train at Peak times. If you want to save even more, get a Railcard – you’ll save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.
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The average journey time by train between Glasgow and Southampton is 10 hours and 13 minutes, with around 42 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Glasgow to Southampton is 7 hours and 34 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Glasgow to Southampton can start from as little as £52.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Glasgow to Southampton. Travelling from Glasgow to Southampton by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Glasgow to Southampton leaves at 03:28. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Glasgow to Southampton leaves at 22:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Glasgow to Southampton cover a distance of around 362 miles (582 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Southampton to Glasgow.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Glasgow to Southampton is right for you.
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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