By Rail

London – 4 ½ hours
Newcastle – 3 ½ hours
Birmingham – 4 hours
Manchester – 3 ½ hours
Inverness – 3 ½ hours

 

Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) – provides 8 trains per day to Glasgow from London. This site provides on-line assistance, timetables, route information and details of special promotions.

 

Virgin Trains – provides 7 trains per day from London to Glasgow. This site also offers on-line booking, route maps, travel information and useful details on chosen destinations. You will also find information about on-board services, passenger assistance and business travel.

 

National Rail Enquiries – this site has searchable timetable and useful journey planner. You will also find details on facilities at major UK stations and points of interest in the local area.

 

FirstScotrail – Scotland’s Rail Operator – Here you will find details on the West Highland Line, the North Highland Line and Caledonian Sleepers (overnight trains from Scotland to London). You will also find timetables, special ticket offers and other useful travel links.

 

The Trainline – this site is a no-nonsense, direct approach to on-line train travel booking. Use this link to find out times, book tickets and reserve seats from any train operator in the mainland UK.

 

BritRail – this site provides information on special rail passes such as the Freedom of Scotland Travel Pass which are only available to international travellers. You will also find timetables and details on where to purchase and how to use BritRail passes. BritRail Passes are not available in the UK and must be purchased outside the UK.

Edinburgh is only 45 minutes away and trains depart every 15 minutes from Queen Street Station.