How to travel from Glasgow to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Peak District National park is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £165($200)
Operated byeasyJet+ 5 others

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Train via Preston

Take the train to Preston and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).

The distance between Glasgow and Peak District National park is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Glasgow and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Peak District National park is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Edale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Glasgow and Peak District National park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glasgow and Peak District National park. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Peak District National park. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Manchester (MAN) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Peak District National park. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Peak District National park typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Peak District National park. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).

How do I get from Glasgow to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Peak District National park

Transport options from Glasgow to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
£165($200)
hourly540km (335 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train4h 15m
£120($145)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
£100($120)
hourly624km (388 miles)
Train via Preston + 1 similar
4h 35m
£110($130)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Train4h 40m
£41($48)
every 4 hours396km (246 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£45($53)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park