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

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There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Slaithwaite by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 31m
    £59–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 6m
    £30–41

  3. Drive  208.7 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Slaithwaitecar car 208.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £52–76

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    5h 27m
    £57–162

  5. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 37m
    £72–136

  6. Bus via Leeds City Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    8h 20m
    £30–67

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 27m
    £68–187

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    7h 5m
    £61–158

  9. 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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 6m
    £64–155

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 55m
    £71–175

Glasgow to Slaithwaite by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Slaithwaite via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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