What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Glasgow?

The distance between Liverpool and Glasgow is 227 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Glasgow?

The train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Glasgow train from?

Liverpool to Glasgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or fly from Liverpool to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Liverpool to Glasgow train arrive?

Liverpool to Glasgow train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Glasgow is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Liverpool to Glasgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow?

Book your Liverpool to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1560+ hotels available in Glasgow.

Liverpool to Glasgow - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
3h 21m
£80–140
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
4h 33m
£50–158
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Glasgowcar 216.8 mi
3h 42m
£53–77
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 35m
£68–145
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 10m
£52–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 25m
£61–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 15m
£67–181

Liverpool to Glasgow by train

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) twice daily.

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