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Horsforth Village Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum displaying artefacts, photographs, and archives that explain how Horsforth developed from village to suburb.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Horsforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Horsforth will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
To travel from Glasgow to Horsforth you need to make at least 3 changes.

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Trains from Glasgow to Horsforth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 6:14 |
Last train 19:41 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Glasgow to Horsforth.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Horsforth trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 13:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 14:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 14:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 14:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 15:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:00 Glasgow | 4h43 | 15:43 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 15:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 16:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 16:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 16:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 17:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:00 Glasgow | 4h19 | 17:19 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 17:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 17:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 18:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 18:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 18:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 19:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 19:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 19:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 20:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:00 Glasgow | 4h43 | 20:43 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:30 Glasgow | 4h18 | 20:48 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:30 Glasgow | 4h41 | 21:11 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 21:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:30 Glasgow | 5h09 | 22:39 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 22:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:30 Glasgow | 5h12 | 23:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:30 Glasgow | 12h13 | 7:43 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:00 Glasgow | 10h47 | 6:47 Horsforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 23:30 Glasgow | 9h42 | 9:12 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 6:00 Glasgow | 4h42 | 10:42 Horsforth | 2 changes | |
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Discover the best of Horsforth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Horsforth trip today.
Volunteer-run local history museum displaying artefacts, photographs, and archives that explain how Horsforth developed from village to suburb.
University art museum with changing exhibitions from its collections and contemporary artists. A rewarding cultural visit a short trip from Horsforth.
Large city museum with natural history, archaeology, and Leeds stories. A dependable choice for families and visitors seeking broad regional context.
Horsforth's main historic street, lined with shops and civic buildings. Ideal for a local walk that combines everyday life with heritage character.
Woodland and open green space with paths, sports areas, and picnic spots. Popular for relaxed walks and a quick break from the town centre.
Open moorland on the edge of north-west Leeds with sweeping views and walking trails. A strong choice for a wider landscape experience near Horsforth.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding, classically served with roast beef and gravy on Sundays across West Yorkshire.
Wensleydale cheese, often eaten with fruit cake, is a traditional Yorkshire cheese prized for its crumbly texture and mild, fresh flavour.
Parkin is a sticky Yorkshire ginger cake made with oats and treacle, especially linked with autumn and Bonfire Night.
Stylish restaurant and bar offering modern British dishes, cocktails and a more polished evening atmosphere.
Popular Indian restaurant known for curries, grilled dishes and a smart but relaxed dining room in Horsforth.
Lively gastropub serving British pub favourites, burgers and Sunday roasts in a casual local setting.
Moderate for the Leeds area: pubs and cafés are reasonably priced, local buses and trains are affordable, and accommodation nearby is usually cheaper than central Leeds.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Horsforth 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 Horsforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Horsforth trains use the Glasgow Central to Horsforth station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Horsforth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Central 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 options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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 options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Horsforth is 1 km from Horsforth city centre. Public transport options include:
Horsforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horsforth.
Ticket office support is available at Horsforth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horsforth: Parking, WC.
Available at Horsforth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horsforth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems onto both of the platforms as access is via road bridge and ramp, 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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