The average train between Bury and Glasgow takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bury to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bury and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bury to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Glasgow station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Bury to Glasgow train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Preston station.
Bury to Glasgow train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
The distance between Bury and Glasgow is 281.5 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.