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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£62
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 50 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
To travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) you need to make at least 2 changes.
W33970+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
G853929:163h55Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:11Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way2 changes- W34172+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G8541211:163h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:08Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way2 changes
- W34039+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G853828:183h50Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:08Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way2 changes
- W34160+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G8917611:363h43Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£681One-way2 changes
- C01362+G89163+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:203h59Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£791One-way2 changes
- W34160+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G8917611:363h43Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£681One-way2 changes
- W33973+G85402+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central10:183h50Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)14:08Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£851One-way2 changes
- W34039+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G853828:183h50Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:08Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way2 changes
- W34172+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G8541211:163h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:08Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way2 changes
- W33970+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+G853929:163h55Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:11Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average £60.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 33m.
Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £29. The journey takes 5h 7m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with TransPennine Express.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:29 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h39 | 10:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 7:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h44 | 12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 8:49 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h30 | 13:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:14 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h54 | 18:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:20, the last at 08:20. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 8:20 |
Last train 8:20 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TransPennine Express
FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Most popular train connections from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Most popular trains to and from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Most popular train connections to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
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