4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Glasgow will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 4 trains that leave Chester 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 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 50 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Chester to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 310 km
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £72 Average Price |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chester to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday 30 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:28 Chester | 3h36 | 12:04 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:52 Chester | 3h23 | 12:15 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:27 Chester | 3h35 | 13:02 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:15 Chester | 4h34 | 18:49 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 310 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 310 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 03:51 |
Last train 20:36 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Chester to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Glasgow from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
Flights from Birmingham to Paris
There are plenty of direct flights from Birmingham to Paris available on a daily basis, so it is perfectly possible to book a weekend break at short notice. Direct flights set off for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around ten times a day on average. These depart as early as 06:40 until 19:00 in the evening.
Which airlines fly from Birmingham to Paris?
The majority of direct flights to Paris from Birmingham are provided by Flybe and Air France, both of which depart multiple times a day. Kenya Airlines also offers a couple of direct flights per week. Eurowings additionally offers one-stop indirect flights once a day, Monday to Friday.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Paris?
The quickest direct flights from Birmingham to Paris take 1h15m, up to 1h25m at the longest. Indirect flight times vary significantly but can take just 3h15m at the shortest. Eurowings flights take 7h25m, including a Dusseldorf stopover.
How many flights are there from Birmingham to Paris?
Direct flights are available throughout the week, at least seven times per day and usually around ten to twelve times per day. It is usually possible to find a couple of direct flights by different providers departing at the same time, then a couple more around two hours later. This pattern repeats over the course of the day.
FAQs: Chester to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Glasgow
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Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation 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 ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 13:44 Saturday 06:40 - 13:44 Sunday Closed New zonecard photocards are not issued 0700-0900 Mondays
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs up to Island platform
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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 on Cathcart Road
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