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Glasgow to Congleton Train Route Details
First train
05:48
Last train
20:06
Journey time
4h 24m
Distance
329 km
Price
US$21.87*
How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Congleton
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Travel during Off-Peak train times
For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
Season tickets for frequent travelers
Regular commuters traveling between Glasgow and Congleton - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Offers lower fares and greater flexibility when you avoid traveling during busy weekday periods
Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.