4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 31 trains that leave Liverpool 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 285 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 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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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W342065:464h56Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:42Glasgow Central (GLC)£241One-way1 change- G86248+W340235:433h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:16Glasgow Central (GLC)£241One-way1 change
W8518512:123h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:48Glasgow Central (GLC)£351One-way0 changes- C01372+G8623313:433h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)17:21Glasgow Central (GLC)£361One-way1 change
- W84689 · W8518812:194h20Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£421One-way1 change
- W851748:133h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:31Glasgow Central (GLC)£501One-way0 changes
- W34177+G896358:393h22Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:01Glasgow Central (GLC)£791One-way1 change
- W34187+G8965713:393h22Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)17:01Glasgow Central (GLC)£541One-way1 change
- W34016+G8965212:393h25Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:04Glasgow Central (GLC)£541One-way1 change
- G89639+W342549:393h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:07Glasgow Central (GLC)£791One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool 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 train which can get you there in 4h 52m. 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 train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 285 km
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5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Glasgow trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34177+G89635 | Delayed 8:41 8:39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34254+G89639 | Delayed 9:42 9:39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 13:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01369+G86241 | Delayed 9:38 9:45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h30 | 13:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W84677 · W85179 | On time 10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h20 | 14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33912+G89643 | Delayed 10:41 10:39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h23 | 14:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33941+W85179+G86251 | Delayed 10:38 10:45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G89647+W34033 | On time 11:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 15:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G86218+W33935 | On time 11:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h32 | 15:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85185 | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h36 | 15:48 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84689 · W85188 | 12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h20 | 16:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G89652+W34016 | On time 12:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h25 | 16:04 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G86226+W34286+W85188 | On time 12:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 16:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W34187+G89657 | Delayed 13:41 13:39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 17:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01372+G86233 | Delayed 13:38 13:43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h38 | 17:21 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W84700 · W85196 | On time 14:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h20 | 18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34007+W84700 | On time 14:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h42 | 18:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34007+G89662 | On time 14:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 18:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G86242+W34290+W85196 | On time 14:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W34069+W84705 | Delayed 15:14 15:19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 19:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34069+G89664 | Delayed 15:41 15:39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h38 | 19:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34292+G86252 | Delayed 15:38 15:45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h40 | 19:25 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W85197 | On time 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h37 | 19:49 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84712 · W85206 | On time 16:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h20 | 20:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34082+G89630 | 16:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h23 | 20:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34289+W85206+G86219 | 16:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 20:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| C01319+G89633 | Delayed 17:41 17:39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h27 | 21:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W34287+G86227 | On time 17:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 21:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 9 July | |||||
| G86248+W34023 | 5:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 9:16 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G86250+W34206 | 5:46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h56 | 10:42 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C24388+P28621+W85165 | 5:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h41 | 10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G86263+W34213+W85165 | 5:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
 G30447+P24118+W34213+W85165 | 6:07 Moorfields (MRF) | 4h28 | 10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
| W84653 · W85165 | 6:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G89629+W85165 | 6:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G86217+W34213+W85165 | 6:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h50 | 10:35 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G86217+W34206 | 6:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 10:42 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
 C04344+W34206 | 6:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 10:42 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G30555+P23865+W34046 | 6:58 Moorfields (MRF) | 4h20 | 11:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G30451+P24122+W34046 | 7:22 Moorfields (MRF) | 3h56 | 11:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G86225+W34046 | 7:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 11:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G30560+P23870+W34177 | 7:58 Moorfields (MRF) | 4h03 | 12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| W85174 | 8:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h18 | 11:31 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84665 · W85170 | 8:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G30456+P24126+W34144+W85170 | 8:22 Moorfields (MRF) | 4h18 | 12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 changes | |
| G89635+W34177 | 8:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 12:01 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G86232+W34144+W85170 | 8:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h55 | 12:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
| G30568+P23874+W34254 | 8:58 Moorfields (MRF) | 4h09 | 13:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Glasgow run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 4:14 |
Last train 20:37 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool to Glasgow trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Glasgow
There are no direct trains from Liverpool to Glasgow, but frequent indirect connections. The earliest option is a Northern rail departure a little after 3:30 a. m. connecting to a TransPennine Express train at Manchester Piccadilly. During the day there at least two services hourly, with Northern rail departures connecting to Virgin trains routes at Wigan North-Western. The final departure is at 8:30 p.m. Journey times range from three hours and 30 minutes to four hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to Glasgow?
Departure Station: Liverpool Lime Street station is located on the east side of the city centre. Local Merseyrail services offer regional connections. Roe Street bus station is within five minutes walk. Taxis are available from ranks on Skelhorne Street and Lord Nelson Street.
Arrival Station: Glasgow Central station is situated in the city centre, with regular bus connections from nearby stops on Hope Street and Union Street. The St Enoch Subway station is about five minutes walk away. Taxis are available from the rank at the Gordon Street entrance.
FAQs: Liverpool to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Glasgow
Most Liverpool to Glasgow trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, 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 Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, 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 Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, 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: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central 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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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 Exhibition Centre from Glasgow city centre
Exhibition Centre is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Exhibition Centre train station facilities and services
Exhibition Centre 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 Exhibition Centre.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exhibition Centre.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exhibition Centre. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exhibition Centre: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exhibition Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exhibition Centre: 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, 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.
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