By rail

Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow by rail to all UK cities. Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Central and Northern Scotland.

Average travel time by train from across the UK.

Station Average journey time
London 4 hours 10 minutes
Birmingham 4 hours
Manchester 3 hours 30 minutes
Liverpool 3 hours 40 minutes
York 3 hours 30 minutes
Edinburgh 50 minutes
  • 20 direct trains per day from London
  • Return London train fare from only £26
  • Direct trains from Edinburgh every 15 mins
  • Virgin TrainsVirgin Trains offers on-line booking, route maps, travel information and useful details on chosen destinations, as well as information about on-board services, passenger assistance and business travel.
  • National Rail EnquiriesNational Rail Enquiries provides a searchable timetable and useful journey planner, as well as details on facilities at major UK stations and points of interest in the local area.
  • ScotRailScotland’s Rail Operator gives you details on the West Highland Line, the North Highland Line and Caledonian Sleepers (overnight trains from Scotland to London). You will also find timetables, special ticket offers and other useful travel links.

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Insider tips

  • Late night shopping on the Style Mile on Thursdays 
  • Great value dining deals in Glasgow’s restaurants 
  • FREE destination app for the city of Glasgow available from iTunes and Google Play
  • New attraction FOUNDATION at the Lighthouse tells the story of Glasgow’s history, the people and the place
  • Glasgow is home to more than 20 museums and galleries, most offering free admission
  • The easiest ways to get from the airports into the city
  • Enjoy scenic tours with Europe’s only city centre based seaplane company, Loch Lomond Seaplanes
  • The Mackintosh Trail Ticket is a great way to explore the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow
  • Hop on the City Sightseeing bus to visit Glasgow’s most popular attractions
  • The Visitor Information Centre is located in George Square