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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€70
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Glasgow will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
It's difficult to get from Chester to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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G89116Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €47 Average price | €104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 3m Average total duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Glasgow:
A train is €0.83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Glasgow costing on average €47.
A train is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Glasgow costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Glasgow trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33290+ W43688 | Delayed 7:15 PM 7:36 PMChester station (CTR) | 3h32 | 11:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33204+ W44329 | Delayed 8:15 PM 8:36 PMChester station (CTR) | 3h31 | 12:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
G38658+ W34023 | 5:27 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h49 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G38506+ W34206 | On time 5:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 4h50 | 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G38682+ W34213+ W85165 | 5:59 AM Chester station (CTR) | 4h36 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G38508+ W34206 | On time 6:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h50 | 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G38508+ W34213+ W85165 | 6:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h43 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G38512+ W34046 | 7:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h26 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34177+ G89113 | 8:20 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h41 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G38514+ W34144+ W85170 | 8:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h48 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W34254+ G89116 | Delayed 9:15 AM 9:27 AMChester station (CTR) | 3h38 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34249 · C01369 | 9:32 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h43 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G38516+ C01369 | 9:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h23 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33912+ G89118 | 10:26 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h36 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G38518+ W33941+ W85179 | 10:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h47 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W34033+ G89120 | 11:26 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3h35 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Chester to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 3:51 AM |
Last train 8:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chester to Glasgow trains use the Chester to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Chester and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
ATMs are available at Chester.
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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