Compare your rail route options on the National Rail Web site's journey planner (see link below in Additional Resources).
Choose from train trips between Oxford and Glasgow that can take anywhere between six hours and 13 hours, depending on the route and connections you opt for.
Purchase a BritRail Pass online before you leave the United States, from the BritRail Web site (see link below in Additional Resources). This pass will allow you unlimited travel on consecutive days for the amount of time you designate, from a few days to a month.
Book travel ahead of time even if you don't want a BritRail Pass. You can buy one-way and round-trip tickets online or at a station up to 120 days in advance of travel. You can book by phone, too, when you call BritRail at (866) BRITRAIL.
Book train travel by calling Raileurope at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below in Additional Resources.
Check your itinerary to determine where you will be changing trains as you make your way from Oxford to Glasgow.
Change trains in London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham or Carlisle, depending on which itinerary you have chosen.
Walk quickly between trains and platforms to ensure that you don't miss your connections.
Keep your luggage organized and close to you during your journey. This will keep your belongings safe and easy to transfer between trains.
Arrive in Glasgow's busy Central Station, no matter which route you take from Oxford.
Store your luggage at Central Station (for a small fee) while you explore the city. The station is open 24 hours.
Enjoy your stay in Scotland's commercial center. Visit museums, churches and popular taverns to get a feel for the city.
