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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Merseyside is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Merseyside is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Merseyside station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bidston Station via Bus Station, Wellington Street and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bidston via Wigan North Western and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Merseyside?

The distance between Glasgow and Merseyside is 232 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £26 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Glasgow to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Merseyside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Merseyside train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Merseyside is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £26 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Ormskirk, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Glasgow to Merseyside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Merseyside train arrive?

Glasgow to Merseyside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Merseyside is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Glasgow to Merseyside.

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

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Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 322+ hotels available in Merseyside.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Merseyside 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 Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 7m
£27–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Stationbus 407
6h 57m
£17–37
Bus via Ormskirk
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stnbus 181
6h 49m
£28–53
Drive 216.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Merseysidecar 216.5 mi
4h 4m
£53–76
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
4h 37m
£63–150
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 42m
£67–202
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 18m
£65–155
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 27m
£46–151

Glasgow to Merseyside by train and foot

168Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Glasgow to Merseyside.

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bidston via Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn twice daily. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Megabus UK also services this route once daily.

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