The average train between Glasgow and Whitefield takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Whitefield. 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 Whitefield. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Whitefield at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow to Whitefield? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Whitefield. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Whitefield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Glasgow to Whitefield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Whitefield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Glasgow and Whitefield is 286.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Whitefield via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 2m.