What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Glasgow is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Glasgow?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Glasgow is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Duke Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Glasgow Central via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Formby to Glasgow?

The distance between Formby and Glasgow is 231 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Glasgow without a car is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 4h 18m and costs £40 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Glasgow?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Formby to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Glasgow bus from?

Formby to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Glasgow train from?

Formby to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Formby to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Formby to Glasgow is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 4h 18m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Formby to Glasgow bus arrive?

Formby to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Glasgow train arrive?

Formby to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Glasgow is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Formby to Glasgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Formby to Glasgow?

Book your Formby to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Glasgow.

Formby to Glasgow - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Formby to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wigan Wallgate
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 18m
£43–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 24m
£34–55
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Glasgowcar 207.5 mi
3h 46m
£51–74
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
4h 45m
£52–148
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
5h 1m
£44–100
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
£61–151
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 33m
£57–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 34m
£59–230

Formby to Glasgow by train

168Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Formby to Glasgow.

Launch map view

Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.