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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Glasgow will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 14 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Glasgow every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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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W335367:193h57Wolverhampton station (WVH)11:16Glasgow Central (GLC)£811One-way1 change- W335367:323h44Wolverhampton station (WVH)11:16Glasgow Central (GLC)£971One-way0 changes
- C0137111:323h46Wolverhampton station (WVH)15:18Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way0 changes
W85181+W3375310:324h07Wolverhampton station (WVH)14:39Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way1 change- W85190+W3379912:324h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)16:42Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way1 change
- W335367:323h44Wolverhampton station (WVH)11:16Glasgow Central (GLC)£971One-way0 changes
- W3379515:323h45Wolverhampton station (WVH)19:17Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way0 changes
- C0137111:323h46Wolverhampton station (WVH)15:18Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way0 changes
- C013709:323h46Wolverhampton station (WVH)13:18Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way0 changes
- C0137313:313h49Wolverhampton station (WVH)17:20Glasgow Central (GLC)£1281One-way0 changes
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Compare train, coach and flight for Wolverhampton to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 390 km
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Live departures
Wolverhampton to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Glasgow trains for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W34291 · C01321 | Delayed 18:01 18:32Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h41 | 23:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| G00895+W34288 | Delayed 18:59 19:19Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h59 | 23:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 23 May | |||||
| W33536+G00780 | 7:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h57 | 11:16 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33536 | 7:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h44 | 11:16 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33563+W85169 | 8:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h10 | 12:42 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01370 | 9:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h46 | 13:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33753+W85181 | 10:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h07 | 14:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01371 | 11:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h46 | 15:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33799+W85190 | 12:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h10 | 16:42 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| C01373 | 13:31 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h49 | 17:20 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33797+W85194 | 14:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h07 | 18:39 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33795 | 15:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h45 | 19:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33798+W85204 | 16:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h06 | 20:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33796+G00882 | 16:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h33 | 21:22 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
| W33796 | 17:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 3h50 | 21:22 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33794 · W33709 | 18:32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 4h41 | 23:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 4:26 |
Last train 20:19 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Scotrail from Wolverhampton to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Scotrail trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Glasgow from £20. 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 Wolverhampton to Glasgow
Passengers looking to travel from Wolverhampton to Glasgow will be pleased to find that there is one service every hour. Despite the two cities being 280 miles apart, the train route couldn't be easier. Half of the services are direct and the others have just one change at Preston, Manchester or Crewe.
Which train companies travel from Wolverhampton to Glasgow?
The route is operated by First Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains from Monday to Saturday. There is at least one train each hour. Virgin operates direct services and First Transpennine Express tends to have one change. On Sunday, the services are operated by Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway.
How long is the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow?
The service can take as little as three hours 40 minutes for a direct service with Virgin Trains. Even with a change, most services are between four to five hours. The final sleeper services of the day from around 10:00 p.m. are the exception and these can take around nine hours because of the longer overnight changeover periods. Sunday services can also take longer and have multiple changes, so it's well worth checking the timetable before travel.
How many trains are there from Wolverhampton to Glasgow?
There is typically one train per hour and these start from around 6:00 a.m. on a weekday and run until after 11:00 p.m. Sunday services tend to be slower and involve more changes, although there is still at least one service an hour on average.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Wolverhampton to Glasgow?
Departure train station: Wolverhampton Train Station has ticketing facilities, digital information boards, a seating area, shops and coffee kiosk, ATMs, accessible toilets with baby changing, trolleys and National Key Toilets and wheelchairs. There is a car park and buses, and taxis can be hailed from the station approach.
Arrival train station: Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street are well served with passenger facilities. These include seating areas and first class lounges, ticketing facilities, information desks and boards, accessible toilets with baby changing, coffee kiosks, shops, retail outlets and a newsagent, ATMs, WiFi and onward travel options, including a taxi rank, access to buses and walking distance to city centre facilities.
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Glasgow
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:30 Saturday 06:20 - 20:30 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Anniesland Road
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