The average train between Formby and Glasgow takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. 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.
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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Formby to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Glasgow station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Formby to Glasgow train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Formby to Glasgow train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Formby to Glasgow train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Formby and Glasgow is 267.6 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.