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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 go from Glasgow to York
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach York. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to York by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Glasgow to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to York start from $61. The average price for this train route is around $202. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to York?
The average train ride duration from Glasgow to York is 3h 51m, covering a distance of 182 miles (293 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Glasgow to York route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Glasgow to York?
The earliest train departs from Glasgow to York at 7:48am. And the latest train departs at 5:09pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Glasgow to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $97To 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 $97 to $302 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 $111 which is on 2025-12-02.
