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How to get fromGlasgow to Handforthby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Handforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancastertrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester PiccadillytrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 13m
    £34–98

  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk030 / ...
    6h 56m
    £15–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    5h 51m
    £30–57

  4. Drive 221.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Handforthcar221.9 mi
    3h 41m
    £56–80

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    5h 4m
    £71–149

  6. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillytrainBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 15m
    £27–137

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockporttrain
    5h 56m
    £87–185

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    6h 14m
    £70–151

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
    5h 30m
    £65–241

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
    6h 15m
    £65–243

Glasgow to Handforth by train

Calendar203Weekly Trains
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Handforth via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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