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The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Glasgow

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 14

Cheapest price on Sep 14

€20

Average ticket price on Sep 14

€61

Fastest journey on Sep 14

3 h 6 m

Average journey duration on Sep 14

3 h 15 m

Trains on Sep 14

Distance

329 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Crewe to Glasgow will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.

Fast trains

On Mon, Sep 14, we found 6 trains from Crewe to Glasgow, including 4 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 14 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .

On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 26 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.

W34023
5:59 AM3h17
Crewe station (CRE)
9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
€201One-way
0 transfers
W34206
7:27 AM3h15
Crewe station (CRE)
10:42 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
€201One-way
0 transfers
W34046
8:08 AM3h10
Crewe station (CRE)
11:18 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
€331One-way
0 transfers
C01369
10:09 AM3h06
Crewe station (CRE)
1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
€431One-way
0 transfers
W34213+W85165
7:09 AM3h26
Crewe station (CRE)
10:35 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
€1241One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Crewe to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €432.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Flight	Driving
€80 Average price	€51 Average price Cheapest	€432 Average price	€106 Average price (fuel + tolls)
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Crewe to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Glasgow:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Glasgow costing on average €80.

A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crewe to Glasgow costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Crewe to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Crewe and Glasgow including taking a train, bus, and flight.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Crewe to Glasgow among Omio's users.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 45m faster (3h 20m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly €26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€80 vs €106). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Crewe to Glasgow train times

The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Glasgow trains for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
	5:09 PM Crewe	3h31	8:40 PM Glasgow	1 transfer
	6:09 PM Crewe	3h09	9:18 PM Glasgow	0 transfersDirect
	7:09 PM Crewe	3h59	11:08 PM Glasgow	1 transfer
	11:42 PM Crewe	7h36	7:18 AM Glasgow	1 transfer
Monday, September 14
W34023	5:59 AM Crewe station (CRE)	3h17	9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 transfersDirect
W34213+W85165	7:09 AM Crewe station (CRE)	3h26	10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 transfer
W34206	7:27 AM Crewe station (CRE)	3h15	10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 transfersDirect
W34046	8:08 AM Crewe station (CRE)	3h10	11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 transfersDirect
W34144+W85170	9:09 AM Crewe station (CRE)	3h31	12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 transfer
C01369	10:09 AM Crewe station (CRE)	3h06	1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	0 transfersDirect

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Avanti West Coast as well as Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper and more offer trains services from Crewe to Glasgow.

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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Lumo or Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Crewe to Glasgow.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Raileurope or Rome2rio?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Lumo or Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Crewe to Glasgow.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Crewe to Glasgow.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Crewe to Glasgow

United Kingdom

Trains from Crewe to Glasgow run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 3h 3m.

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

Distance

204 miles (329 km)

Average train duration

3h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

€24

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 3m

First train

12:44 AM

Last train

8:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Jun

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo from Crewe to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo trains will get you between Crewe and Glasgow from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Avanti West Coast Duration

3h 3m

Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price

€24

Avanti West Coast frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks

Seat reservation

First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available

Pets

Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free

Quiet zone

Learn more about Avanti West Coast

Transpennine Express

About

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.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Transpennine Express Duration

3h 15m

Cheapest Transpennine Express Price

€34

Transpennine Express frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if service is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items

Seat reservation

Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Transpennine Express

Lumo

About

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Lumo Duration

3h 12m

Cheapest Lumo Price

€51

Lumo frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refunds according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included with all tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee

Quiet zone

Learn more about Lumo

Complete guide to Glasgow

Things to do in Glasgow

Discover the best of Glasgow — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Glasgow trip today.

Must visit

Riverside Museum

Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.

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Must visit

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.

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Must visit

The Burrell Collection

Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
Mid-range: £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £60+ per person for fine dining.
Coffee: £3-4.50 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.

FAQs: Trains from Crewe to Glasgow

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe 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.

Train ticket prices from Crewe to Glasgow can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €24, while the average price is around €80.

The train from Crewe to Glasgow takes 3h 3m and runs 8 per day.

The distance by train from Crewe to Glasgow is 204 miles (329 km).

The first train from Crewe to Glasgow leaves at 12:44 AM.

The last train from Crewe to Glasgow leaves at 8:58 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Crewe to Glasgow.

Yes, there is a direct train from Crewe to Glasgow. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast.

Yes, there is a night train from Crewe to Glasgow.

The train station in Crewe that goes to Glasgow is Crewe station (CRE), which connects to Glasgow Central (GLC).

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Glasgow is by train, with a cost of around €24.

The train journey from Crewe to Glasgow offers scenic views, especially as you travel through the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of the Lake District and Southern Uplands, providing a visually appealing experience.

A day trip from Crewe to Glasgow is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 3m each way. There are 6 trains per day.

In Glasgow, you can explore the vibrant West End with its bohemian atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively cafes. Take a stroll along the River Clyde for scenic views and modern architecture, or visit the Gallery of Modern Art for contemporary works in a neoclassical setting. Experience live music at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom and discover Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage at the Tall Ship at Riverside. Don't miss the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and The Necropolis for a mix of art, history, and stunning views.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Glasgow is ideal to explore its vibrant culture, historic sites, and enjoy a taste of local life.

Yes, you can take the train from Crewe to Glasgow.

Since neither Crewe nor Glasgow are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

Popular day trips by train from Glasgow include Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling, Carlisle, Johnstone.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Crewe to Glasgow among Omio's users.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.

In Glasgow, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Common scams include unofficial taxi drivers overcharging and distraction techniques used by groups to steal belongings. It's advisable to use licensed taxis, stay alert in busy places, and avoid displaying valuables openly to enhance safety.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Crewe to Glasgow

Most Crewe to Glasgow trains use the Crewe to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Crewe and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Crewe

Arrival train stations in Glasgow

Which Crewe station do trains to Glasgow leave from?

Trains from Crewe to Glasgow leave from Crewe. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Crewe city centre at Crewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR.

CreweCrewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Crewe from Crewe city centre

Crewe is 1 km from Crewe city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus103 · 4m · every ~5 min

103 · 5m · every ~5 min

Crewe train station facilities and services

Crewe has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Crewe.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Crewe.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Crewe. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Crewe: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Crewe: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Crewe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.

More about Crewe

Glasgow CentralGordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre

Bus18, 10, 6, X8, N267, 18A, 75, 7A, 7, N18, 263, 267 · 2m · €2 · every ~78 min

SubwaySub · 26m · €2 · every ~57 min

Glasgow Central train station facilities and services

Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.