The distance between Liverpool and Glasgow is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Liverpool to Glasgow by train, bus, 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 from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to Preston and then to Glasgow Central.
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Take the bus to Southport Duke Street and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Liverpool and Glasgow is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Liverpool and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Liverpool and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Glasgow. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Duke Street and Preston City Centre Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Arriva Merseyside, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Liverpool and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Liverpool and Glasgow. Flights depart from Liverpool (LPL) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Liverpool to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Liverpool to Glasgow typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Liverpool (LPL) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Glasgow. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 15m | £165($195) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £170($200) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Train to Stafford, plane | 3h 20m | £115($140) | hourly | 586km (364 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £100($120) | hourly | 363km (225 miles) |
Train via Preston | 4h 20m | £60($71) | 6 times a week | 363km (225 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £29($34) | once daily | 369km (229 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £41($48) | on demand | 352km (219 miles) |
Aer Lingus
Caledonian Sleeper
Arriva Merseyside
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.