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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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07:39 Liverpool Lime Street | 10:59 Glasgow Central | On time | 3h 20m | Northern | Find tickets | |
07:45 Liverpool Lime Street | 11:16 Glasgow Central | On time | 3h 31m | Northern | Find tickets | |
08:13 Liverpool Lime Street | 11:30 Glasgow Central | On time | 3h 17m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:19 Liverpool Lime Street | 12:42 Glasgow Central | On time | 4h 23m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:39 Liverpool Lime Street | 12:01 Glasgow Central | On time | 3h 22m | Northern | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Liverpool to Glasgow with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
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.
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.
Along this journey, trains may stop at St Helens Central, Lancaster, Carlisle, or Motherwell. Stops can vary depending on the time, routes, and operators.
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.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
Travelling by train from Liverpool to Glasgow is efficient and offers a scenic and comfortable experience. With frequent departures from Liverpool, you can reach Glasgow in just 3h 17m, making it one of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel between these two places.
The fastest train journey time from Liverpool to Glasgow is 3h 17m . Direct trains can save significant time by avoiding transfers. Always check if a direct route is available for your journey. Moreover, when searching for trains, consider the total travel time. Some routes with fewer stops or more efficient schedules might be faster.
No, there are no direct trains from Liverpool to Glasgow. However, you can still find the best train options using the TrainPal Train Journey Planner. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations to see all available train services and plan your trip
It’s recommended to reach the train station 15-20 minutes before your train is set to leave. This gives you sufficient time to locate your platform, particularly in larger stations. Arriving early is also beneficial if you need to collect tickets or find your way around an unfamiliar station, helping to minimise any potential stress.
Yes, most trains on the Liverpool to Glasgow route offer amenities like Wi-Fi, food services, and various seating options. Additional facilities may include power sockets, accessibility features, and luggage storage. Check the specific amenities offered by the train operator when booking, as these can vary.
Check our Train Journey Planner, which provides detailed information about transfers to ensure your journey is uninterrupted, saving you time and effort, and allowing you to get a full rest for travelling.
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