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

The distance between Peak District National park and Glasgow is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Glasgow by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £165($200)
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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

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

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Glasgow by train, car, plane and bus. 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 take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).

The distance between Peak District National park and Glasgow 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 Peak District National park and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Glasgow, 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 Peak District National park and Glasgow. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

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

TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Peak District National park and Glasgow. 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 Peak District National park and Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Glasgow. 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 Peak District National park to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Glasgow

Transport options from Peak District National park to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
£165($200)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly4hrs
£190($225)
hourly544km (338 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane4h 15m
£120($145)
hourly601km (374 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
£145($170)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£41($48)
every 4 hours396km (246 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 50m
£125($150)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£45($53)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow