The average train between Glasgow and Bury takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Bury. 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 Glasgow and Bury. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Bury at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Bury. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Bury station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Glasgow to Bury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Bury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Glasgow and Bury is 281.5 km. The road distance is 349 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.