Travel Information from Liverpool to Glasgow
| 177 miles (285 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $11 - $22 | |
| Bus • $11 (€10) • 7 h 10 min | |
| Train • $22 (€20) • 3 h 18 min | |
| National 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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How to get from Liverpool to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX171 · NX590Fastest
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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.

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.
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