4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 285 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€65 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Liverpool
How to get from Glasgow to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX181 · NX171Cheapest
NX181 · NX171Fastest
S28033 · S28020+
L10845Other options
S28035+
TP116400 · C73812+S27699
C75122+L36981 · L36674
Y39316+C75087+L36969 · L36662NX181 · NX171NX181 · NX421
FlixBus · FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
Jan 31
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Liverpool
Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Liverpool.
There are 2 travel options from Glasgow to Liverpool: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Liverpool is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €10 compared to other travel options to Liverpool:
Taking a coach costs €12 less than taking a train, which costs on average €23 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Liverpool from Glasgow is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 26 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 285 km from Glasgow to Liverpool.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Liverpool is:
- 8 coaches per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Glasgow and Liverpool as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Glasgow to Liverpool:
- Most travellers take a coach from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Most travellers board their train from Glasgow Central and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Liverpool:
- National Express, FlixBus or Megabus can take you to Liverpool by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Glasgow to Liverpool for €10.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER, ScotRail, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express to go to Liverpool by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Glasgow to Liverpool tickets on Omio for €23.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Liverpool with FlixBus with 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services to Liverpool tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Travelling from Glasgow to Liverpool: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
