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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

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 5m
£45–118

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 9:03 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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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 LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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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Departing Friday, October 16, 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.

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  • 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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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