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Beamish Museum
Open-air museum near Durham with recreated historic streets and working exhibits. Popular for immersive North East social and industrial history.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Redcar
Showing times and prices for Aug 26
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
246 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Redcar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Redcar will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow for Redcar on Wed, Aug 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:15 AM4h24Glasgow11:39 AMRedcar€521One-way0 transfers
- 7:15 AM4h24Glasgow11:39 AMRedcar€521One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Redcar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Redcar among Omio's users. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Glasgow to Redcar train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Redcar trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:32 AM Glasgow | 4h07 | 12:39 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| 9:00 AM Glasgow | 4h02 | 1:02 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| 9:32 AM Glasgow | 4h06 | 1:38 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| 9:47 AM Glasgow | 4h16 | 2:03 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| 10:15 AM Glasgow | 4h24 | 2:39 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| 10:45 AM Glasgow | 4h17 | 3:02 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| 11:15 AM Glasgow | 4h23 | 3:38 PM Redcar | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
| 7:15 AM Glasgow | 4h24 | 11:39 AM Redcar | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Redcar
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Glasgow to Redcar and enjoy the approximately 152 miles (246 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:10.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Things to do in Redcar
Discover the best of Redcar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Redcar trip today.
- Recommended
Kirkleatham Museum
Main local museum in the Kirkleatham estate, covering area history, industry, and social life. A strong introduction to Redcar and East Cleveland.
- Recommended
Zetland FM Steelworks Museum
Community heritage collection preserving stories and artifacts from the famous steelworks. Essential for understanding the industrial history of the area.
- Must visit
Redcar Beach
Wide sandy beach and esplanade at the heart of the resort. Ideal for walking, sea air, classic coastal views, and easy access to town attractions.
- Recommended
Redcar Esplanade
Long seaside promenade popular for walking and cycling. It links key attractions and offers open views across the North Sea.
- Recommended
Kirkleatham Estate
Historic estate area with museum, landscaped grounds, and heritage buildings. A peaceful place to explore local history beyond the beachfront.
Parmo
The Teesside take on the Parmo: breaded chicken topped with béchamel and cheese. A beloved North East takeaway dish closely associated with the wider Tees Valley.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Pease Pudding
A famous North East pease pudding spread made from boiled split peas. Traditionally served with ham or stotties and strongly linked to regional home cooking.
Stottie
Soft white bread buns common across Teesside and the North East, often filled with bacon, sausage, ham, or pease pudding. A staple of local sandwich culture.
Lillo Rosso Italia
Established Italian restaurant known locally for pizza, pasta, and friendly service in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Seabreeze
Well-known seafront fish and chip restaurant popular for classic seaside meals in a casual setting near the beach.
The Beacon Lounge
Popular traditional pub venue serving hearty British food and drinks with a comfortable, informal atmosphere.
British pound sterling (£)
Redcar is cheaper than larger UK seaside cities. Budget stays, casual dining, and local buses are fairly affordable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a basic meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £40+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Arriva UK Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £4.80
To the city center
Redcar Central -> Clock Tower, Redcar
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 6 min
- Most local buses accept contactless card payment as well as cash; ask the driver for the cheapest valid ticket if unsure.
- Bus fares in England are often capped, so a single adult bus journey around Redcar may cost no more than £2.00.
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Redcar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Redcar 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 Redcar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Redcar
Most Glasgow to Redcar trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Redcar Central station pair, with some services arriving at Redcar East. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Redcar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Glasgow
Arrival train stations in Redcar
Which Glasgow station do trains to Redcar leave from?
Trains from Glasgow to Redcar leave from Glasgow Queen Street. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Glasgow city centre at Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF.
Glasgow Queen StreetGlasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF
City-centre transport
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Bus19, 38C, 38A, 38B, 38E, 38, 57A, 57 · 2m · €2 · every ~46 min
15 · 3m · €1 · every ~7 min
SubwaySub · 23m · €2 · every ~57 min
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Glasgow CentralGordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Bus18, 10, 6, X8, N267, 18A, 75, 7A, 7, N18, 263, 267 · 2m · €2 · every ~78 min
SubwaySub · 26m · €2 · every ~57 min
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Which Redcar station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Trains from Glasgow to Redcar most often arrive at Redcar Central. Some services arrive at Redcar East, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Redcar arrival station.
Redcar CentralRedcar Central station, West Dyke Road, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 1RD
City-centre transport
Getting to Redcar Central from Redcar city centre
Onward travel informationBus stop at front of station. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesWestdyke road - near the official bus stop
Redcar Central train station facilities and services
Redcar Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redcar Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Redcar Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redcar Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Redcar Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redcar Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access onto both platforms is possible via level crossing. However, level access transfer between each platform is approximately 1/2 mile and can take 30 minutes as the only other way between both platforms is via steps and a bridge. The car park is adjacent to platform 1, 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Redcar EastRedcar East station, Borough Road, Redcar East, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 3LT
City-centre transport
Getting to Redcar East from Redcar city centre
TrainCarlisle - Saltburn, Bishop Auckland - Saltburn, Darlington - Saltburn · 2m · €1 · every ~4 min
Redcar East train station facilities and services
Redcar East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redcar East.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redcar East: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redcar East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redcar East: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Access to Platform 1 is via pub car park, access to Platform 2 is under bridge and up ramps which are quite steep, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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