How to travel from Liverpool to Glasgow

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Travel Information from Liverpool to Glasgow

Distance177 miles (285 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$11 - $22
Cheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 7 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 3 h 18 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Avanti West Coast

Travel 177 miles (285 km) by bus or train between Liverpool and Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Liverpool to Glasgow.

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from Liverpool to Glasgow

How to get from Liverpool to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine ExpressC26818
10:12AM3h24
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:36PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
661One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX171 · NX590
12:17PM7h58
Liverpool, Botanic Park
08:15PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
501One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC26818
10:12AM3h24
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:36PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y01903+TransPennine ExpressC27295
08:29AM4h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:54PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
771One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC27117+Avanti West CoastW09857
09:20AM4h05
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:25PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
931One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC27111+Avanti West CoastW09862
10:20AM3h50
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
02:10PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
931One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM10h25
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
09:10PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM10h35
Liverpool, Liverpool One
09:10PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
521One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX171 · NX590
12:13PM8h02
Liverpool, University
08:15PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
501One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Glasgow.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Liverpool to Glasgow: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:

Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Liverpool to Glasgow is by train, which takes on average 3 h 18 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Glasgow by bus takes 7 h 10 min on average.

Glasgow is approximately 177 miles (285 km) away from Liverpool.

The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Glasgow is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Liverpool to Glasgow as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Liverpool to Glasgow:

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Liverpool to Glasgow depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Glasgow Central.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Liverpool to Glasgow:

  • You can travel from Liverpool to Glasgow by bus with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire or Arriva North West. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Liverpool to Glasgow.
  • You can take a train from Liverpool to Glasgow with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€20) with TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Glasgow.

Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct train per day with first_transpennine_express.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Glasgow as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Liverpool and Glasgow.

Looking to extend your trip from Liverpool to Glasgow? Many Omio customers who go from Liverpool to Glasgow usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester or Blackpool. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Manchester or Blackpool from Glasgow, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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