Arrival by Rail
Glasgow Central Station is a key hub in the national rail network and provides excellent onward travel to the many beauty spots and places of interest within Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley.
A bus service operates from Gordon Street at the front of the station, to Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Queen Street Station is the second main line station situated in the city centre. As well as providing excellent links to areas in and around Greater Glasgow. Its Express service to Edinburgh takes under 50 minutes and runs every 15 mins.
Glasgow Queen Street Station is the second main line station situated in the city centre. As well as providing excellent links to areas in and around Greater Glasgow. Its Express service to Edinburgh takes under 50 minutes and runs every 15 mins.
For information on rail travel within the UK contact the 24 hour National Rail Enquiries Line on 08457 48 49 50.
For more information on individual rail operators or to book tickets on-line, please visit any of the following sites:
National Express East Coast and Virgin Trains operate direct routes to Glasgow Central Station from London’s Kings Cross and Euston stations respectively. The National Express East Coast site offers on-line booking, timetables, route information and details of special promotions. The Virgin site also offers on-line booking, route maps, travel information and useful details on chosen destinations. You will also find information about on-board services, passenger assistance and business travel.
Network Rail - this site has a searchable timetable and useful journey planner. You will also find details on major UK stations such as floor plans, local area and street maps.
First Scotrail - Here you will find 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.
The Trainline - this site is a no-nonsense, direct approach to on-line train travel booking. Use this link to find out times, book tickets and reserve seats from any train operator in the mainland UK.
BritRail - this site provides information on special rail passes such as the Freedom of Scotland Travel Pass which are only available to international travellers. You will also find timetables and details on where to purchase and how to use BritRail Passes. * BritRail Passes are not available in the UK and must be purchased outside the UK.
For more information on individual rail operators or to book tickets on-line, please visit any of the following sites:
National Express East Coast and Virgin Trains operate direct routes to Glasgow Central Station from London’s Kings Cross and Euston stations respectively. The National Express East Coast site offers on-line booking, timetables, route information and details of special promotions. The Virgin site also offers on-line booking, route maps, travel information and useful details on chosen destinations. You will also find information about on-board services, passenger assistance and business travel.
Network Rail - this site has a searchable timetable and useful journey planner. You will also find details on major UK stations such as floor plans, local area and street maps.
First Scotrail - Here you will find 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.
The Trainline - this site is a no-nonsense, direct approach to on-line train travel booking. Use this link to find out times, book tickets and reserve seats from any train operator in the mainland UK.
BritRail - this site provides information on special rail passes such as the Freedom of Scotland Travel Pass which are only available to international travellers. You will also find timetables and details on where to purchase and how to use BritRail Passes. * BritRail Passes are not available in the UK and must be purchased outside the UK.