The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) you need to make at least one change.
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C1775917:166h04Glasgow Central (GLC)23:20Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£361One-way1 change
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G89864 · G8612916:185h05Glasgow Central (GLC)21:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£791One-way2 changes
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G89858 · G8611713:146h09Glasgow Central (GLC)19:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£791One-way2 changes
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W8471615:144h47Glasgow Central (GLC)20:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way2 changes
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G8916815:144h53Glasgow Central (GLC)20:07Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way1 change
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W846789:204h41Glasgow Central (GLC)14:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way2 changes
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W8469011:204h41Glasgow Central (GLC)16:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way2 changes
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W8471615:144h47Glasgow Central (GLC)20:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way2 changes
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G8917711:204h47Glasgow Central (GLC)16:07Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way1 change
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G891709:204h47Glasgow Central (GLC)14:07Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 285 km
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£58 Average Price | £34 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33754+ W84880 | On time 4:26 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h31 | 7:57 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84894+ G85359 | On time 4:52 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h51 | 9:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33545+ G85359 | On time 5:33 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h10 | 9:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33694+ G89171 | 7:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h45 | 11:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84883 | 8:10 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h36 | 11:46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33472 · W33756 | 8:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h26 | 14:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33452 · W33778 | 9:37 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h27 | 15:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84910+ G89176 | 11:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h12 | 15:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33704+ G89176 | 11:36 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h43 | 15:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84886 | 12:08 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h38 | 15:46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33446+ G89150 | 12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h42 | 16:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84914+ G89149 | 13:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h12 | 17:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33460+ G89149 | 13:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h46 | 17:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33687+ G89155 | 14:34 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h49 | 18:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84921+ G89161 | 15:08 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h10 | 19:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33528+ G89161 | 15:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h40 | 19:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84889 | 16:12 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h34 | 19:46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33505+ G89167 | 16:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h40 | 20:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84875+ G89174 | 17:10 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h10 | 21:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33586+ G89174 | 17:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h50 | 21:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
S77856+ G89179 | 18:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h49 | 22:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 20:06 |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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