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Trains From Highbury and Islington To Glasgow

Save money by booking in advance. No credit card fees when you book through National Rail.

With National Rail, you can find information about Glasgow, plan your journey and book your train tickets. Save money with a Railcard when you travel by train, and get big discounts on top attractions with National Rail’s Days Out Guide. Taking the train helps to reduce your carbon footprint too.

Save money when you travel to Glasgow by train


Railcards offer value for money if you travel by train, saving you at least 1/3 on
most rail fares. With a bit of planning, buying tickets in advance can save you
a pretty pound, and if the travel bug has you travelling a lot then a Railcard
might be worth your while!

The Railcards available include:

Children

  • Under 5 - Travel free, accompanied by a fare-paying passenger.

  • 5-15 - Are eligible for a 50% discount on most tickets, though proof of age will
    need to be carried where appropriate.

  • 16-17 Saver - Like a Railcard but with bigger discounts for anyone aged 16 or 17.

Adults

  • 16-25 Railcard*

  • 26-30 Railcard*

  • Disabled Persons Railcard*

  • Family & Friends Railcard

  • Senior Railcard*

  • Two Together Railcard

  • Veterans Railcard*

Visit the Railcard Website and buy a Railcard and start saving straight away.

You may also want to check out our Regional Railcards to see if there are discounts for travelling to and from where you are.

*Time restrictions may apply, check Railcard conditions for details

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.

Explore and save

Interested in exploring more of what Glasgow has to offer? Check out our Days Out Guide for great deals on attractions and activities.

Ready to go?

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