Liverpool to Glasgow Trains From £32.50*

Take the scenic route from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central with TransPennine Express, reaching your destination in under about 4 hours, with faster trains getting you there in around 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Relax while enjoying miles of breathtaking landscapes around Lancaster and Motherwell plus distant mountains by the Pennines and the Lake District. You may even catch a glimpse of the impressive Low Gill viaduct or the sea when passing Morecambe Bay.

Covering over about 75 stations across North England and Scotland, TransPennine Express provide fast and frequent train services to major cities such as Newcastle, Edinburgh and Manchester.

Departing from Liverpool Lime Street

Liverpool Lime Street station is located on the eastern edge of the city centre, close to St George’s Hall and the Walker Art Gallery. Arriva and Stagecoach offer frequent bus services from the rest of the city and neighbouring towns, with many stopping on Lime Street. The station also has direct links to the Wirral Line on the Merseyrail network and local City Line routes.

Train services call at cities such as Birmingham, London and Manchester. Many operators run trains from the station, including TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast and Northern.

Main stops

Along this journey, trains may stop at St Helens Central, Lancaster, Carlisle, or Motherwell. Stops can vary depending on the time, routes, and operators.

Arriving at Glasgow Central

Trains from Liverpool Lime Street arrive at Glasgow Central, conveniently located in the heart of the city and connected to the Central Hotel on Gordon Street. Frequent local bus services link Glasgow Central station with Glasgow's suburbs and nearby Buchanan bus station. The SPT Subway stations, St Enoch and Buchanan Street, are also within walking distance.

As the busiest station in Scotland and the third busiest in the UK outside of London, there are many options for train services. Routes are served by companies such as TransPennine Express, ScotRail, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper. Destinations include Preston, Motherwell, Newcastle, Bristol and London.

Glasgow Central is just a stone’s throw from George Square, the Gallery of Modern Art and iconic music venues such as King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut.

TransPennine Express train classes

• Standard Class: Providing travellers with comfortable seating, ample luggage space, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary refreshments available at specific times and on certain routes.
• First Class: Experience wider seats with ample legroom, free WiFi, USB points, and power sockets at every seat, plus complimentary food, drinks, and snacks available at select times and specific routes.

TransPennine Express train travel advice

• Luggage: Racks offer space for larger items of luggage, and there are overhead racks for smaller bags.
• Bicycles: Bikes and e-bikes can be brought on board provided you have reserved a space. E-scooters, hoverboards and similar devices are not allowed.
• Children: Adults can bring two children under 5 for free, and children under 16 receive a 50% discount on advance tickets. A 16–17 Saver or Family and Friends railcard could also offer significant savings.
• Pets: Bring up to two four-legged pets, keep dogs leashed, and place smaller animals in carriers. Pets are not allowed on tables or seats, and guide dogs and hearing dogs are permitted on board.
• Passenger Assist: Supplying ramps for train access, help with luggage, and station guidance, including stair assistance and the availability of wheelchairs or buggies covering further distances.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.