First train | 03:26 | |
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Last train | 20:08 | |
Departure station | Glasgow | |
Arrival station | Flint | |
Journey time | From 3h 34m | |
Distance | 186 miles (300 km) | |
Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Glasgow to Flint? Look no further.
You'll usually find 40 trains per day running between Glasgow and Flint, which usually take 4 hours 17 minutes to complete the 186 miles (300 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Flint by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Glasgow to Flint if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Flint? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
The average journey time by train between Glasgow and Flint is 4 hours and 17 minutes, with around 40 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Glasgow to Flint is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Glasgow to Flint. Travelling from Glasgow to Flint by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Glasgow to Flint leaves at 03:26. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Glasgow to Flint leaves at 20:08. 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.
Trains travelling from Glasgow to Flint cover a distance of around 186 miles (300 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Flint to Glasgow.
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