There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Hexham by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train via Carlisle • 2h 26m
£30 - £158
3 alternative options
Train • 3h 22m
£30 - £100
Bus • 4h 7m
Drive • 2h 16m
£20 - £30
Glasgow to Hexham by train
The train journey time between Glasgow and Hexham is around 2h 23m and covers a distance of around 141 miles. The fastest train normally takes 1h 59m. Operated by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and others, the Glasgow to Hexham train service departs from Glasgow Central and arrives in Hexham. Typically 81 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Glasgow to Hexham train schedules
Trains departing Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express Service
TransPennine Express Service
TransPennine Express Service
First ScotRail Service
First ScotRail Service
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
Northern Rail
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Hexham is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Hexham is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Hexham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Hexham, Priestpopple via Carlisle, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Hexham. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Glasgow and Hexham is 105 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Hexham without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £160.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Glasgow to Hexham, including transfers.
Glasgow to Hexham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glasgow station.
Glasgow to Hexham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Hexham is to train via Carlisle which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.
- Distance: 105.3 miles
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Hexham, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow to Hexham via Carlisle in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow to Hexham via Carlisle, Bus Station in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35 - £140
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £35 - £50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100 - £140
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £50
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £14 - £21
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £25 - £40
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £50
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21 - £65
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £21 - £35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50 - £65
Train from Carlisle to Hexham
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8 - £25
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £8 - £13
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £19 - £25
Train from Glasgow Central to Hexham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30 - £100
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £75 - £100
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Hexham
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15 - £26
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £15 - £19
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £18 - £26
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6 - £8
- Website
- National Express
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- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Carlisle, Bus Station to Hexham, Priestpopple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Stagecoach North West
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Glasgow to Hexham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North West, arrive at Hexham, Priestpopple station.
Glasgow to Hexham train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Hexham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Hexham is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Glasgow to Hexham.
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