What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to The Lowry?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to The Lowry is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to The Lowry?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to The Lowry is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and The Lowry?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to The Lowry. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at MediaCityUK via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and The Lowry?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to The Lowry. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Salford Crescent via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Glasgow to The Lowry?

The distance between Glasgow and The Lowry is 224 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to The Lowry without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to The Lowry without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to The Lowry?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Glasgow to The Lowry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to The Lowry bus from?

Glasgow to The Lowry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to The Lowry train from?

Glasgow to The Lowry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to The Lowry?

The best way to get from Glasgow to The Lowry is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Glasgow to The Lowry bus arrive?

Glasgow to The Lowry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to The Lowry train arrive?

Glasgow to The Lowry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to The Lowry?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to The Lowry is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Glasgow to The Lowry.

Where can I stay near The Lowry?

There are 3643+ hotels available in The Lowry.

Glasgow to The Lowry - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 52m
£70–139
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 40m
£30–45
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to The Lowrycar 211.8 mi
3h 34m
£52–75
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 13m
£53–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 37m
£44–101
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 45m
£61–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 39m
£66–168
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 27m
£73–177

Glasgow to The Lowry by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and The Lowry, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to The Lowry via Preston, Salford Crescent, Salford Crescent Rail Station, and MediaCityUK in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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