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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Congleton is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Congleton is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Congleton via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Congleton?

The distance between Glasgow and Congleton is 248 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Glasgow to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Congleton train from?

Glasgow to Congleton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Congleton?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Congleton is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Glasgow to Congleton train arrive?

Glasgow to Congleton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Congleton is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Glasgow to Congleton.

Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Congleton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Congleton 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
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
4h 50m
£38–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
7h 8m
£19–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CongletonManchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
6h 28m
£34–56
Drive 235.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Congleton235.9 mi
3h 55m
£59–84
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
5h 25m
£73–154
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
6h 27m
£87–227
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trent
5h 26m
£48–139
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trent
6h 11m
£49–141

Glasgow to Congleton by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Congleton via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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