Glasgow to Shotton by train

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Overview: trains from Glasgow to Shotton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Glasgow to Shotton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:22 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 304
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey £91.36 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 33m
Train operators 7

Discover Glasgow to Shotton by train

Planning a train adventure from Glasgow to Shotton? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Glasgow to Shotton

Getting from Glasgow to Shotton by rail typically costs £91.36, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Glasgow and Shotton

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Glasgow to Shotton by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:28

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:01

  • First daily departure (weekend): 04:22

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:15

  • Average number of daily trains: 16 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 49 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Glasgow to Shotton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 23 minutes, spanning 304 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Glasgow and Shotton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Glasgow and Shotton 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Glasgow to Shotton

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Shotton city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Glasgow to Shotton

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow to Shotton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Glasgow and Shotton covers 304 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.