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Glasgow to Slaithwaite trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Slaithwaite takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Slaithwaite. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 31m
£59–131

Glasgow to Slaithwaite train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Slaithwaite. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Slaithwaite at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express9h 59m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 37m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 45m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 45m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express5h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Slaithwaite? 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.

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  • Distance: 241.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Slaithwaite via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 31m.

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