Glasgow to London, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345 miles 555.2 km · straight line
403.1 miles actual route 648.7 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
£61 - £75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glasgow from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Glasgow to London, United Kingdom is 345 miles (555.2 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located SSE of Glasgow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.1 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glasgow and London, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Glasgow to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min £61 - £75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glasgow & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Glasgow
55.86°N, 4.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM