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Visit Glasgow by Train

Find out about trains to Glasgow, how to get great discounts on your travel, and top offers on things to do when you get there

Welcome to Glasgow

Scotland’s largest city is packed full of galleries, museums, comedy clubs, city parks and restaurants, and it always promises a great night out. Sauchiehall, Buchanan and Argyle Streets form the so-called ‘Style Mile’ and there are plenty of boutique shops to choose from. The historic West End, with its green spaces and museums, is as unmissable as a visit to the banks of the River Clyde.

Find out more about travelling to Glasgow by train below, along with everything you need to know about the town. Discover all the best things to do and places to visit in Glasgow – and don’t forget you can save money on your train travel with a Railcard.

By taking the train you are also helping to lower carbon emissions. And, if you require additional support when travelling, the Passenger Assist service can help you.

If you fancy travelling a bit further afield, you can also visit our Day Trips from Glasgow by Train page.

How to get to Glasgow by train

Glasgow has 2 stations:

  • Glasgow Central: This is Glasgow’s main station. There are regular direct trains to and from many destinations, including Carlisle, Lancaster, Edinburgh and Crewe. If you’re coming or going from London Euston, there are direct services each day

  • Glasgow Queen Street: For trains to the rest of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Balloch, Dumbarton and Partick

You can plan your Glasgow train journey, find the cheapest fares and book tickets online with our Journey Planner.

Fastest journey times to Glasgow by train

From

To

Journey time from*

London

Glasgow

4 hr 20 min

Leeds

Glasgow

3 hr 56 min

Birmingham

Glasgow

4 hr 5 min

Manchester

Glasgow

3 hr 11 min

Bristol

Glasgow

6 hr 41 min

Plymouth

Glasgow

7 hr 45 min

Edinburgh

Glasgow

46 min

* Please note, some journeys will take longer and you may have to change trains

More attractions in Glasgow

Free things to do in Glasgow

Family Glasgow

Accessible Glasgow

Theatre and shows in Glasgow

Music in Glasgow

LGBTQIA+ Glasgow

Glasgow in film and TV

Glasgow is a popular shooting location for many film and TV shows, including:

  • The Brad Pitt film World War Z was partly filmed in George Square

  • Scottish detective series Taggart was filmed in and around Glasgow

  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was shot in St Vincent and Cochrane Streets, which doubled as 1960s New York

  • Trainspotting was set in Edinburgh, but some scenes were filmed in Glasgow

Find out more about Glasgow

Go to the Visit Scotland website(external link, opens in a new tab).

Plan Your Journey

Get 1/3 off train fares with a Railcard

  • Save up to 1/3 off your trips when you travel by train with a Railcard

  • From children to seniors, over 20 million people in Great Britain can save with a Railcard. See which one is right for you

  • Buy yours today for just £35 and you’ll make the cost back in 1 or 2 trips! 

Offers are correct at time of publication but subject to change.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum image credit: © VisitScotland

Riverside Museum image credit: © VisitScotland

Accessible Glasgow (Burrell Collection) image credit: © VisitScotland

Theatre Royal Glasgow image credit: by Daniel Naczk is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Barrowland Ballrom image credit: © VisitScotland