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How to get fromHorwich to Glasgowby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Horwich to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 5m
    £45–118

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 16m
    £23–48

  3. Drive  195.9 mi

    1. Drive from Horwich to Glasgowcar car 195.9 mi
    3h 20m
    £49–71

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    4h 52m
    £57–172

  5. Line 125 bus, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 28m
    £31–54

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 25m
    £68–187

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 1m
    £60–142

Horwich to Glasgow by train

Calendar157Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Street to Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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