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Poynton to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poynton and Glasgow takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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.

4h 37m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 9m
£53–136

Poynton to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Poynton and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poynton 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 Poynton to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Poynton to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 4h 9m.

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