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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bury to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bury to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bury to Glasgow will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bury for Glasgow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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 Bury to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 281 km
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£47 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bury to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Bury to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:12 Bury | 3h27 | 11:39 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:25 Bury | 3h14 | 11:39 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bury to Glasgow
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Trains from Bury to Glasgow run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Bury to Glasgow trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Bury 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: Bury to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury 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 Bury and Glasgow
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 23:30 Saturday 06:10 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:35
- Car Park: No
- 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 Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Island Platform. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Clarence Drive
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