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Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street by train

First train

10:29

Last train

16:26

Departure station

Darwen

Arrival station

Glasgow Queen Street

Journey time

From 4h 10m

Distance

166 miles (267 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street in 4 hours 10 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 6 hours 7 minutes to travel the 166 miles (267 km) from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Glasgow Queen Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Glasgow Queen Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Darwen and Glasgow Queen Street by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street?

No, there are no direct train services from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street. Travelling from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street leave?

The first train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street leaves at 10:29. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street leave?

The last train from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street leaves at 16:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Darwen and Glasgow Queen Street by train?

Trains travelling from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street cover a distance of around 166 miles (267 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Darwen.

Cheap train tickets from Darwen to Glasgow Queen Street

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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