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It takes an average of 4h 26m to travel from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central by train, over a distance of around 186 miles (300 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central and tickets for this journey start from £68 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:02 | |
| Departure station | Runcorn East | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 1m | |
| Distance | 186 miles (300 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £68 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central by train
Looking to travel from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 26 minutes to travel from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 1 minute though. You'll usually find 24 trains per day running along the 186 miles (300 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Glasgow Central, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Glasgow Central. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £68.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Runcorn East to Glasgow Central?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.