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How to get fromGlasgow to Kirkbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 3m
    £63–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    5h 12m
    £37–61

  3. Drive  211 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Kirkbycar car 211 mi
    3h 31m
    £52–76

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    5h 26m
    £61–194

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 26m
    £68–110

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    6h 16m
    £81–228

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 49m
    £69–209

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 29m
    £58–171

Glasgow to Kirkby by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 37m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One twice a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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