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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Appleton Thorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuaytrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    3h 36m
    £18–130

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank QuaytrainPreston - London Euston / ...
    5h 26m
    £24–68

  3. Drive 216.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Appleton Thorncar216.2 mi
    3h 32m
    £54–77

  4. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    5h 16m
    £82–174

  5. Train via Manchester Oxford Road

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainGlasgow Central - Manchester Airport
    4h 40m
    £33–119

  6. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeINV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    5h 21m
    £101–243

  7. 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    6h 3m
    £48–160

Scotland to Appleton Thorn by train and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Scotland and Appleton Thorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £18–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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