The average train between Glasgow and Swinton takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Swinton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Swinton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Swinton at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Swinton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Swinton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Glasgow to Swinton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Swinton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Glasgow to Swinton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Glasgow and Swinton is 324.7 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Swinton (South Yorks) via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 5h 5m.