Trains From Bootle Oriel Road to Glasgow

Save money when you travel to Glasgow by train

Railcards offer great value for money if you travel by train, saving you up to 1/3 on most rail fares. You can find out more about our range of Railcards on the Railcard website(external link, opens in a new tab).

If you plan ahead and buy Advance tickets you can also get great deals on rail fares.

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What to do in Glasgow

Voted one of the world’s friendliest cities, prepare to be immersed in the beautiful Victorian architecture and Art Nouveau buildings designed by Glasgow’s own Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

There are a lot of places that are free to visit. Kelvingrove Museum is a great place to explore if you’re in Glasgow for a flying visit, or step into a surviving piece of history in the form of Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, which is just a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations.

If you fancy going somewhere a little greener, Greenbank Garden is an 18th century garden, 6 miles from the centre of Glasgow, where the gardens are open all year round and chock-full of plants to inspire anyone with green fingers.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was an influential architect, designer and artist who took inspiration from his Scottish roots, Art Nouveau and the simplicity of Japanese forms. Hill House, one of his and his wife Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh’s greatest works, was designed from the outside in – from the building and furniture right down to the textiles. It is worth a visit to experience the iconic ‘Glasgow style’.

Culture in Glasgow is very much alive, having been named one of UK’s top cultural and creative cities and home to some of the UK’s oldest theatres. There is also a thriving music scene.

When it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, your taste buds won’t be bored. Whether you’re after a mac and cheese pie (a Scottish speciality), something vegan or somewhere special to celebrate, Glasgow has a fantastic selection of cuisines to suit all budgets, tastes and occasions.