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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Glasgow takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Formby to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 7m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby to Glasgow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Formby to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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