Liverpool to Glasgow train with Avanti West Coast
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Glasgow on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€66 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Glasgow train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26817 | On time 7:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h18 | 10:31 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C27122 · C27294 | On time 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h20 | 11:39 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| C27122+W09865 | On time 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h42 | 11:01 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Y01886+W09865 | On time 7:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 11:01 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Y01886+W09865 | On time 7:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 11:01 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Y03018+W10500+C27294 | On time 7:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 11:39 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains Liverpool to Glasgow
You can travel by train between Liverpool and Glasgow with TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast for as low as €19. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Liverpool to Glasgow train information with TransPennine Express:
- Average Duration: 3 h 18 min
- Cheapest Price: €19
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Glasgow
Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Glasgow Central, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Glasgow
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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