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Outbound fromLiverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central by train
It takes an average of 3h 29m to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central by train, over a distance of around 177 miles (285 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central and tickets for this journey start from £15 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:12 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 18m | |
| Distance | 177 miles (285 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £15 | |
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How to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central? Look no further.
You'll usually find 6 trains per day running between Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central, which usually take 3 hours 29 minutes to complete the 177 miles (285 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. TransPennine Express trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Glasgow Central.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central start from £15.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Glasgow Central? 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.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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