The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Glasgow
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
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 $95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $71.
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 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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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C74080Travel 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 $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 285 km
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$71 Average Price | $53 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y01928+ W09885 | Delayed 3:39 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h30 | 7:19 pm 7:19 pmGlasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
Y03014+ W10527 | On time 3:45 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h32 | 7:17 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C26798 | On time 4:12 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h36 | 7:48 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27073 · C26792 | On time 4:19 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h19 | 8:38 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
Y02647+ W09887 | On time 4:39 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 8:03 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
Y03026+ W10533+ C26792 | On time 4:45 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 8:38 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
Y01957+ W09890 | On time 5:39 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h25 | 9:04 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
Y03039+ W10538 | On time 5:45 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h37 | 9:22 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
Y01925+ W09893 | On time 6:39 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h29 | 10:08 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
Y01951+ W09896 | On time 7:39 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 11:13 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C00109 · C74080 | On time 8:13 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h41 | 12:54 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
L08021+ C74080 | On time 8:29 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h25 | 12:54 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
L36560+ W02442 | On time 9:20 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h05 | 1:25 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C74081 | On time 10:12 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 1:36 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L08015+ W02438 | On time 10:15 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h55 | 2:10 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
L36563+ W02438 | On time 10:20 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h50 | 2:10 pm Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Glasgow
Trains from Liverpool to Glasgow run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Liverpool to Glasgow trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Liverpool and Glasgow from $19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Glasgow Central, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Glasgow
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:05 Sunday 08:05 - 23:35
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Warrington, Buses Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Liverpool, buses pick up at the bus stop outside the Turnpike Tavern.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:02 - 00:02 Sunday 08:04 - 00:02 Monday - Friday 05:53 - 00:02 Saturday 05:53 - 00:02 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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”Access to the Ticket Office is step free. Hunts Cross bound access is via a ramp. Liverpool bound access is via street level
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Sefton Street,Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:10 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations)
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Tunnel Road. (Station side for Warrington, opposite for Liverpool).
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:15 Saturday 06:30 - 23:15 Sunday 10:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Osborne Street
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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 Ashfield Street, directly in front of the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 23:15 Saturday 06:40 - 23:15 Sunday 08:25 - 23:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free - stairs to below ground platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- 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 on London Road by Bridgeton Road
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