There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Wigan North Western
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 10m£62–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
5h 11m£34–57Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Kirkbycar 211 mi
3h 31m£53–76Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 19m£61–174Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 25m£69–111Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 43m£70–189Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 39m£69–190Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 30m£59–171
Glasgow to Kirkby by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkby is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkby is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Wigan North Western via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Glasgow and Kirkby is 227 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkby without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Glasgow to Kirkby, including transfers.
Glasgow to Kirkby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Kirkby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkby is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 19m.
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 £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £23–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Glasgow to Kirkby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Glasgow to Kirkby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Kirkby is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Glasgow to Kirkby.
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