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Formby to Glasgow Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Formby to Glasgow? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as OMR 7.890, with average prices for this route around OMR 7.890.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:35 4 hours 7 minutes, Changes required Freshfield	10:42 Glasgow Central	Find Tickets
06:50 4 hours 28 minutes, Changes required Formby	11:18 Glasgow Central	Find Tickets
07:20 4 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Formby	11:31 Glasgow Central	Find Tickets
08:05 3 hours 56 minutes, Changes required Freshfield	12:01 Glasgow Central	Find Tickets
08:50 4 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Freshfield	13:04 Glasgow Central	Find Tickets
09:35 5 hours 4 minutes, Changes required Formby	14:39 Paris	Find Tickets

Formby to Glasgow Train Route Details

First train

00:13

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Formby

Arrival station

Glasgow

Journey time

3 hours 56 minutes

Distance

268 km

Price

OMR 7.890*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, Merseyrail

How to book cheap train tickets from Formby to Glasgow

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Formby to Glasgow during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Formby to Glasgow for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Formby to Glasgow, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Formby to Glasgow ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Formby to Glasgow more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Formby to Glasgow train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Formby to Glasgow from OMR 7.890

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Formby to Glasgow Train prices and times

Formby to Glasgow Train Route Details