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The average train between Formby and Glasgow takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby 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.

4h 19m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Formby to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby to Glasgow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Formby to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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