The cheapest and fastest trains from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bamber Bridge for Glasgow every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bamber Bridge to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 259 km
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Live departures
Bamber Bridge to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Bamber Bridge to Glasgow trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:51 Bamber Bridge | 3h15 | 20:06 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
![]() | 03:57 Bamber Bridge | 5h38 | 09:35 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:51 Bamber Bridge | 2h51 | 09:42 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:51 Bamber Bridge | 3h11 | 13:02 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow
Trains from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 20:06 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bamber Bridge and Glasgow from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bamber Bridge to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bamber Bridge to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bamber Bridge and Glasgow
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Preston platform:please note there are no tactile pavings at this station level access from car park, Blackburn platform : via short path from Station Road at level crossing. Access between platforms is over road level crossing.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Blackburn will call at the bus stop on Station Road at the junction with Moon Street. Buses to Preston will call at the bus stop on Station Road between Tyne Street and Smith Street.
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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