Trains to Glasgow

How to get there, what to do and how to get home with Avanti West Coast.

The Best of Glasgow

Discover Glasgow

A city of history, culture, industry and a fierce local footballing rivalry, Glasgow is a great place to visit. By some distance, it’s Scotland’s largest city, larger than the capital Edinburgh, and it’s filled with exciting things to do and see.

Glasgow provides year-round fun and entertainment, so there’s always plenty to do no matter when you visit. Look out for seasonal events with our guides to day trips in Glasgow.

When you book direct with Avanti West Coast, you’ll find affordable fares and benefit from no booking fees. No matter your departure destination, this vibrant city will be waiting for you at the other end of your journey.

Glasgow highlights

  • Glasgow is home to over 90 parks and green spaces, ideal for unwinding
  • In 1872, the first international football match took place Glasgow
  • Glasgow’s Victoria Park features fossil free stumps that are around 330 million years old
  • The world’s oldest surviving music hall, The Britannia Panopticon, is located in Glasgow

Popular Avanti West Coast trains to Glasgow

London to Glasgow

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Carlisle to Glasgow

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Preston to Glasgow

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Lancaster to Glasgow

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Day trips & events in Glasgow

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Glasgow Film Festival

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Glasgow Comedy Festival

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Glasgow Hogmanay

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Celtic Connections

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Attraction Tickets

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Station information

Arrive in comfort and style with Avanti, then hit the streets of Glasgow. The train station features helpful facilities and there’s plenty to do within just a few minutes walking distance.

  • Main station: Glasgow Central
  • Location: Located on Gordon Street in the heart of the city centre, near key shopping streets and the River Clyde
  • Facilities: Ticket office, car park, toilets, ticket machine, cycle storage availability, Wi-Fi, prepurchase collection, step-free access, onward travel
  • Taxi information: There is a taxi rank opposite the station on Gordon Street
  • Parking: Overnight parking is available on Mitchell Street
  • Nearby attractions include: Buchanan Street (5-minute walk), Glasgow Cathedral (9-minute walk), Glasgow Botanic Garden (10-minute walk)

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Planning your next trip to Glasgow?

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