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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Glasgow Central | York | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | York | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to York
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to York by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Glasgow to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to York start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to York?
The average train journey time from Glasgow to York is 3h 51m, covering a distance of 182 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Glasgow to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Glasgow to York?
The earliest train from Glasgow to York departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 17:09.
Which is the best train operator from Glasgow to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to York?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Glasgow to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Glasgow to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to York was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to York as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £75 to £234 for a train ticket from Glasgow to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £75, which is on 2025-12-06.
