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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£49

Average price

£72

Fastest journey

3 h 18 m

Average duration

3 h 32 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

285 km

Cheap tickets

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 £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Glasgow every day 1 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 32 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 54 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.

TransPennine ExpressC26817
08:133h18
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:31Glasgow Central (GLC)
£491One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressC27122 · C27294
08:194h20
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:39Glasgow Central (GLC)
£571One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressC27122+Avanti West CoastW09865
08:193h42
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:01Glasgow Central (GLC)
£691One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)Y01886+Avanti West CoastW09865
08:393h22
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:01Glasgow Central (GLC)
£781One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)Y01886+Avanti West CoastW09865
08:393h22
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:01Glasgow Central (GLC)
£781One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train 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 £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Coach

£62

Average Price

£35

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Cheapest

4h 21m

average duration

Fastest

3h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 4m

average duration

9h 34m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Live departures

Liverpool to Glasgow train times

Showing trains for today, Monday 16 June
Last updated at 01:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC26817
On time
07:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h18
10:31 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27122 · C27294
On time
07:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h20
11:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
northern_railY01886+avanti_west_coastW09865
On time
07:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h22
11:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
northern_railY01886+avanti_west_coastW09865
On time
07:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h22
11:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)
1 change
northern_railY03018+avanti_west_coastW10500+transpennine_expressC27294
On time
07:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h54
11:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes
northern_railY03018+avanti_west_coastW10500+transpennine_expressC27294
On time
07:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h54
11:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)
2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Liverpool to Glasgow?

The best time to book your train from Liverpool to Glasgow is 21 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Liverpool to Glasgow route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Liverpool to Glasgow per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Liverpool to Glasgow.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Glasgow

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Trains from Liverpool to Glasgow run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
285 km
Average train duration
3h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
3h 19m
First train
05:43
Last train
20:37
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains Liverpool to Glasgow

You can travel by train from Liverpool to Glasgow with TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast for as low as £17. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Glasgow train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: £17

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Glasgow

Liverpool
Glasgow
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your trip from Liverpool to Glasgow.
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • 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.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Starbucks
  • JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pembroke Studios
  • Riley’s Rooms
  • Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
  • 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Glasgow is Glasgow Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Queen Street for your journey to Glasgow from Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • 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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Public transport options for Glasgow Central
  • 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.
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