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Trip Overview

The average train between Horwich and Glasgow takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich 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.

3h 26m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Horwich to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Horwich and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h 16m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 21m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper7h 16m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Horwich 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 Horwich to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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