The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe to Glasgow will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 6 trains that leave Crewe 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 329 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 42 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.
W09863
P00490
W10500+
Y66829
W10500+
C27294
P00480 · W09871
P00490
W09863
W10500+
C27294
W10503+
C26811
P00480 · W09871Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Crewe to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 329 km
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3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Crewe to Glasgow train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W09863 | On time 08:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h09 | 11:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10500+ Y66829 | On time 09:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h59 | 13:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W10500+ C27294 | On time 09:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h30 | 12:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
P00490 | On time 10:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h06 | 13:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W10503+ C26811 | On time 11:09 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h30 | 14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
P00480 · W09871 | On time 11:18 Crewe station (CRE) | 3h42 | 15:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Glasgow
Distance 329 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from Crewe to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Crewe and Glasgow from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Crewe to Glasgow
There are frequent rail journeys from Crewe to Glasgow every day. Up to eleven trains depart on weekdays and up to five at weekends. Services begin very early on weekday mornings and somewhat later at weekends. There are overnight journeys on some weekdays. Journey times vary from three hours for direct trains to three and a half hours for services requiring one change. The overnight service takes more than seven and a half hours.
Which train companies travel from Crewe to Glasgow?
The fastest, direct services are run by Virgin Trains. TransPennine Express runs trains that require one change, at Preston, taking about half an hour longer. TransPennine Express also runs the overnight service on some weekdays, leaving after midnight and arriving in the early morning. This service requires a change in Manchester.
How long is the train from Crewe to Glasgow?
The fastest journeys between Crewe and Glasgow are Virgin's non-stop services that take just over three hours. TransPennine Express's services, requiring a change at Preston, take about three and a half hours. The overnight service, running on some weekdays, takes much longer, at more than seven and a half hours, with one change at Manchester Piccadilly.
How many trains are there from Crewe to Glasgow?
Up to eight trains run every weekday from Crewe to Glasgow, with up to five departures at weekends. The first weekday services are very early in the morning and then hourly until late morning. On some days there is an overnight service leaving after midnight. On weekends the first departures are slightly later in the morning, with hourly departures until about midday.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Crewe to Glasgow?
Departure train station: Crewe station is the departure point for all services from Crewe to Glasgow. This historic station is located adjacent to the city centre, with bus services available. There are cafes, shops, cash machines, toilets and waiting rooms at the station.
Arrival train station: Glasgow station in the city centre is the arrival point for these journeys. There are shops, cafes, public wi-fi, toilets and waiting rooms at the station. Buses run from the station.
FAQs: Crewe to Glasgow train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Crewe and Glasgow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 20:49 Saturday 07:10 - 20:49 Sunday 09:10 - 16:50
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1 & 3 - connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 2. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Inside ticket office on platform 1
- 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, toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 by the station entrance on Great Western Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 13:39 Saturday 06:35 - 13:39 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only Proposal to alter hours
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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 Delvin Road
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 Titwood Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 Duke Street outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:25 Saturday 06:20 - 20:25 Sunday Closed
- 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 to Island platform
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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 Kirkton Avenue
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 13:44 Saturday 06:40 - 13:44 Sunday Closed
- 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 to Island platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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 Albert Drive
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:48 Saturday 06:00 - 19:48 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- 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 from the station car park
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